Job Description

Communications Manager

Bucharest, Romania

Shape the story of a company that's changing lives across 194 countries and 35 million patients every day.

Your new role

As Communications Manager, you'll be at the forefront of protecting and enhancing Novo Nordisk's reputation across diverse global audiences. You'll develop and execute strategic communication initiatives that strengthen our relationships with shareholders, investors, government bodies, and communities while addressing critical social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing and executing comprehensive communication campaigns and strategies that align with Novo Nordisk's strategic vision, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms and audiences
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders including mass-media, patients’ associations, influencers, and government entities through effective PR relationship management
• Managing disease awareness campaigns, media relations and organizing high-impact events that enhance our public profile and influence across Romania and the broader region
• Leading social media strategies and delivering compelling presentations at events that effectively convey our mission and values
• Setting editorial policies and branding guidelines that ensure all communications reflect our values and maintain a cohesive brand identity
• Leading crisis communication efforts, providing clear and effective responses that protect and enhance the company's reputation
• Collaborating with internal departments to develop communications that foster employee engagement and align with organizational goals

Your new department

The Romanian External Affairs team draws on cross-industry experience across pharma, FMCG, and retail and has the mission to make our voice heard with clarity, credibility, and impact. From media and reputation to policy, stakeholder engagement, and disease awareness campaigns, we work closely with internal and external partners to support our strategic priorities across corporate and therapeutic areas.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic communications professional who thrives in complex, global environments and can lead with impact. You'll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in communications, public relations, or related areas, with proven ability to manage both internal and external communications
• Demonstrated experience in developing communication campaigns and communication strategies that deliver measurable results
• Strong media management and event management capabilities, with a track record of organizing successful stakeholder events
• Expertise in social media strategy and events presentation, creating engaging content across multiple platforms
• Experience in PR relationship management and stakeholder engagement – you treat stakeholders as partners and create shared goals to drive cross-collaboration
• Proficiency in setting editorial policies and branding guidelines, maintaining cohesive brand identity
• Strong crisis communication management skills and the ability to handle challenging situations independently with clear, effective responses
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify improvements and create innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and set ambitious goals while maintaining focus on patients and customers
• Demonstrated curiosity, flexibility and agility to anticipate and adapt to changing conditions while demonstrating empathy and care for colleagues

Nice to have:

• Experience in marketing and brand management within healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors
• Background in developing or managing disease awareness campaigns
• Experience working with NGOs or non-profit organizations

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. We create an environment of mutual trust where everyone feels safe to take risks and speak up in a constructive, open, honest and respectful manner. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. You'll work across diverse markets and cultures from our Bucharest hub, expanding your professional network and capabilities while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. This is a place where your communication expertise will have genuine impact on how millions of people engage with life-changing healthcare solutions.

Deadline

May 18, 2026 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.