Job Description

About the Department

The Communications Department brings the value of Novo Nordisk medicines and innovations to life through strategic communications that elevate our purpose, drive our business, foster our culture and enhance our reputation with patients, customers, employees and society in the US. Communications is comprised of four distinct yet synergistic teams that work collaboratively with a focus on proactive and progressive approaches to: Corporate Reputation & Brand; Commercial Communications; Enterprise & Leadership Communications; and Digital Channels & Content. We provide objective strategic communications counsel, an ability to flex with shifting organizational priorities and emerging needs and a strong focus on ethics and discretion with the sensitive information we are entrusted with. As part of Team Novo Nordisk, you will have an opportunity to work with extraordinary, energizing and diverse talent where your distinct perspectives and expertise are valued as we work together to change lives for the better.

The Position

The Associate Director, Enterprise, Executive & Corporate Communications supports the communications strategy aimed at protecting and promoting the reputation of the organization while assisting the commercial agenda by fostering relations with internal and external audiences to positively position Novo Nordisk in the United States. This position works collaboratively to implement communication activities that connect U.S. Operations employees with Novo Nordisk's purpose, strategy, values, and brand, aligning efforts with the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership. In this role, the Associate Director offers strategic communications support to the U.S. Operations Executive Team by shaping communication objectives, plans, and tactics that reflect the U.S. Operations commercial agenda and culture, while contributing to efforts in enhancing employee engagement. Additionally, the Associate Director plays a key role in supporting change communications initiatives and contributes to the effective use of internal communication channels to enhance the relevance and impact of employee communications. This position is involved in the development and activation of the Corporate Narrative for Novo Nordisk in the U.S., supporting our purpose and reputation through the execution of thought leadership strategies and the creation of compelling content that positions our executives as industry thought leaders.

Relationships

This position reports to the Director, Enterprise, Executive & Corporate Communications and interacts with the US Operations Executive Team and Leadership Team, serving as a strategic communications counselor and internal communications subject matter expert across NNI. This position collaborates with the broader NNI Communications Team and interacts with NNA/S Global Communications. External relationships include working with communications agencies, suppliers and vendors.

Essential Functions

• Enterprise Communications:
  • Supports the positioning of the company and its leaders among employees, facilitating understanding of the company's purpose, business goals, and values
  • Key contributor in the strategic planning and execution of the NNI employee communications and engagement plan, addressing emerging communication needs to build awareness, understanding, and engagement around our strategy, business, and culture
  • Contributes to alignment across Enterprise, Leadership, and Functional communications efforts
  • Supports change communication initiatives related to organizational changes and other relevant initiatives
  • Assesses key issues and aids in the development and distribution of messaging that focuses on transparent, objective, timely, and empathetic communication
  • Evaluates enterprise-wide communications programming, analyzing data and findings, and recommending necessary adjustments or enhancements
  • Promotes the Novo Nordisk Way through message development and communication strategies, ensuring effective use of channels to inform and engage employees
  • Collaborates to ensure messages are consistent and aligned across the organization and with Global communications
  • Provides support and input on U.S. Operations Leadership Team forums and assists in developing communication tools and resources for leaders to promote business strategy uptake and overall employee engagement
• Executive Communications:
  • Key member of the Executive Communications Center of Excellence by assisting with internal and external communication needs for Executives while ensuring alignment and consistency with Enterprise messaging and thought leadership strategies
  • Serves as a strategic communications partner to the U.S. Operations Executive Team, providing tailored support based on individual needs
  • Offers input and guidance to senior leadership for internal and external communications and interactions
  • Assists in coaching leaders to enhance communication effectiveness and impact

• Corporate Communications:
  • Contributes to positively positioning the company among key external audiences to foster public understanding of the company's mission, business goals, and philosophies
  • Key contributor in the development of the executive thought leadership strategy, identifying key topics, themes, and trends
  • Supports the execution of the U.S. thought leadership roadmap, ensuring content aligns with the organization’s overall communication strategy
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure that key Novo Nordisk/NNI brand messages are effectively integrated within commercial, brand, and other external communications initiatives
  • Utilizes knowledge of the business and industry to inform decision-making and enhance both internal and external communications
  • Contributes to the development of proactive and reactive communications strategies that align with our commercial agenda

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required; 10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required in journalism, public relations, English or a related communications discipline
• 10+ years of progressively increasing communications experience required
• Ability to demonstrate business acumen and work across all levels of the business
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Proven experience in strategic planning and counseling, executive/leadership communications, employee engagement programs, business and news writing, and communications measurement
• Expert ability to lead content strategy, key message development, conversational writing and editing for both internal and external audiences as required
• Proven ability to effectively manage projects and influence individuals, teams and stakeholders
• Ability to counsel and coach executives for internal and external communication needs
• Ability to work under tight timelines, in what can be a stressful environment with limited planning or preparation

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.