Head of EVP Communication, R&ED

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In Research & Early Development (R&ED), we explore scientific ideas and innovations to defeat serious chronic disease. We develop scientific ideas into novel molecules and bring them to first human testing with the goal to treat, modify, prevent and even cure serious chronic disease. We have recently established a centralised Communication function in R&ED with the goal to foster agility as well as overall efficiency and effectiveness of communication initiatives, in line with evolving business priorities.

Are you passionate about orchestrating impactful strategic communication and acting as a trusted communication partner to the Executive Vice President (EVP) in R&ED at Novo Nordisk? Are you an experienced global leader who can motivate and engage your team?

If so, we invite you to join us as Head of EVP Communication within Research & Early Development, where you get the chance to set your mark on the organisation. Apply now!

The position

As Head of EVP Communication, you will be act as EVP Communication Partner to the EVP in R&ED in Novo Nordisk. You will set the strategic direction for communication in R&ED and drive and own all organisational communication within the EVP area. You will head up the EVP Communication Team and report to the Corporate Vice President of Strategy, Portfolio, Operations & Communication (SPOC) in R&ED.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as trusted advisor to EVP on strategic communication matters
• Part of the EVP Leadership Team and participating in EVP leadership team meetings
• Developing and aligning EVP communication strategies with the overall business strategy and organisational objectives
• Leading and developing an EVP Communication Team
• Innovating, developing and executing communication strategies, processes and activities for EVP strategic priorities
• Measurement and tracking of activities, rooted in strong digital acumen and capability to translate communications efforts to business outcomes
• Leading change communication efforts by developing and implementing communication plans to support organisational change initiatives
• Ensuring alignment with Global Communications’ strategic priorities and being a dedicated sparring partner to the Global Communication function  

The role will be based in Måløv, Denmark.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in this position, we expect you to have:

• • Master’s degree in communication, business administration or related field together with a scientific foundation (minimum a Bachelor’s degree)
  • Minimum 10–15 years of work experience from working within or across organisations in a large global Pharma company
  • Strong professional communication background and impactful narrator with extensive experience as strategic communication advisor from other corporate environments
  • Profound business experience and acumen within pharma
  • Experienced in role modelling an enterprise mindset and promoting a culture of cross-functional collaboration
  • Experienced in developing and implementing global change and communication strategies
  • Experienced with people leadership
  • Advanced and fluent in spoken and written English

On a personal level, you have a strategic mindset, and you are proactive and self-driven with the ability to think critically and anticipate future trends/consequences. You possess the ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively through communication strategies. You can work in a global, multi-cultural context and your robust interpersonal and communication skills enable you to effectively set direction and collaborate across teams and departments, fostering an environment of strategic thinking and a team-oriented approach.

About the department

R&ED Communication consists of the two newly established teams: Communication Excellence & Communication Partnering. The department is responsible for ensuring the delivery of clear and consistent communication throughout the EVP area, providing dedicated support to senior stakeholders in effectively communicating R&ED-specific priorities. In addition, the Head of EVP Communication/EVP Communication Partner will have the responsibility of orchestrating impactful strategic communication in R&ED and providing communication advisory to Marcus Schindler, EVP of R&ED. 

The department is part of the cross-functional area Strategy, Portfolio, Operations & Communication (SPOC) which serves as a central support entity within R&ED, partnering with the business to address existing and evolving priorities and needs. The organisation encompasses the centralised R&ED Communication team, a Project Management Consultancy team, driving impactful strategic, operational, cultural, and/or “out of the box” innovative projects in service of R&ED, as well as the Integrations, the Investments & DK Operations Team, the Strategy, Governance & Portfolio Team and Site Operations (US & NNCRO).

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact

For further information, please contact Yvette Miata Petersen, Corporate Vice President, at [email protected]. Due to the holiday season, you can expect to hear back from Yvette after January 6th. Please write the job title in the email subject line.

Deadline

15 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.