Job Description

Senior Communications Manager

Czech Republic

Are you prepared to represent one of the world's leading innovative companies? Share Novo Nordisk’s story and make a meaningful difference in the health and wellness of communities across the Czech Republic!

Your new role

As Senior Communications Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in how Novo Nordisk engages with the world. Reporting to the Associate Director of External Affairs & MAPA, you'll oversee external communications with a focus on building our reputation, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring our story resonates with diverse audiences. A key part of your role will be acting as company spokesperson – the face and voice of Novo Nordisk in the Czech market.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing external communication strategies that align with our strategic vision and enhance our visibility and reputation in the Czech Republic
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media, external audiences, and key stakeholders, acting as the primary liaison to address inquiries and foster long-term partnerships
• Creating and distributing compelling press releases, media kits, and communication materials that bring our mission to life
• Monitoring and analyzing communication effectiveness through audience engagement metrics, identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategic adjustments
• Collaborating cross-functionally with strategy & marketing, medical, and sales teams to ensure coordinated, consistent messaging aligned with business objectives
• Delivering media training, communication training, and managing communication budgets to maximize impact

Your new department

Within this dynamic environment, you'll be part of the External Affairs & MAPA team in Czechia – a group dedicated to shaping how we engage with the world and ensuring our innovative treatments reach the patients who need them. Your communication expertise will be essential in positioning Novo Nordisk as a trusted healthcare leader in the Czech market and beyond.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic communicator and natural storyteller who thrives on building relationships and shaping narratives. You'll bring with you:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in journalism, communications, or media relations, with a proven track record of managing external communication strategies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Czech (native level required) and English (fluent), with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex information effectively
• Strong knowledge of analytics and reporting tools to measure communication impact and inform strategy
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience acting as a spokesperson or media liaison is highly valued

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. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

Apply before Feb 25th

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.