Novo Nordisk · 8 hours ago
Associate Director Commercial Communications
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $267K/yr
12+ years expNovo Nordisk is a company dedicated to creating lasting change for long-term health through strategic communications. The Associate Director of Commercial Communications is responsible for directing communication strategies, overseeing integrated communications plans, and engaging with leadership to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Oversees the development and implementation of proactive communications and media relations plans and strategies to support the business goals and strategies of Novo Nordisk, internally and externally
Ensures that there are strategic internal communications plans in place to support leadership and business milestones within USO
Drives positive media coverage for Novo Nordisk in business, financial and consumer press to enhance visibility of company and its brands in coordination with the USO Media lead
Develops key message platforms, prepares/coaches management for media interviews and external speaking opportunities; and works with reporters to shape/influence story coverage
Oversees or directs the activities of external public relations agencies
Oversees management of commercial communications and marketing budgets; accountable for executing programs within budget parameters across therapeutic area(s)
Contract negotiation
Oversight of strategy and direction for patient ambassadors content and engagement based on therapeutic area needs
Conducts assessment of potential issues facing the commercial business and develops plans to anticipate and mitigate issues
Serves as subject matter expert to USO Communications in developing effective communication plans for the issue business owner
Charts progress and adjusts plans/tactics accordingly, Holds agencies accountable for delivering on measurement targets
Establishes and follows through meaningful and measurable objectives for communications programs that are aligned with business goals
Identifies and applies the best tools and technologies to measure and analyze results
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, English or a related discipline required
Minimum of 12 years of communications, public relations or relevant marketing experience, including within the pharmaceutical industry required
Ability to work under tight timelines, in what can be a stressful environment with limited planning or preparation
Able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment with global as well as regional considerations and, sometimes, political implications
Proven strategic planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills are essential for this position
Strong communicator with ability to negotiate, persuade and counsel effectively
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management as well as with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds
Understanding of social media platforms and digital strategies
Preferred
Experience in multiple cardiometabolic therapeutic areas, such as diabetes and obesity, strongly preferred
Experience in managing and working within a public relations agency environment preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Group legal
Critical illness
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto/home insurance
Sick time policy
Flex-able vacation policy
Parental leave policy
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (25)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (10)
2021 (9)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
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