Are you a great people manager and experienced within and passionate about public affairs and external relations? Do you excel in media handling and external stakeholder communication? We are looking for a Senior Manager for our Public Affairs and External Relations team, working to ensure that Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg has sufficient framework conditions to sustainably scale for the future. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to our business development strategy, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. 

 

The position 

As Senior Manager of Public Affairs and External Relations, you will have the opportunity to: 

Lead and develop a team of 6-7 highly engaged professionals.  Execute on our strategy for external relations, public affairs, and media handling for Novo Nordisk manufacturing facility in Kalundborg.  Build and maintain strategic partnerships with national and international external stakeholders to support our business strategy.  Act as a trusted representative and responsible host for company visits to Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg.  Collaborate with various corporate departments, including Media Relations, Global Public Affairs, Digital, Video & Live Production, Investor Relations, and PSQIT Communication.  Be an integrated and active part of the leadership of the Business Development and Strategic Communications department. 

 

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related fields.  +10 years of proven experience in public affairs, external stakeholder communication, incl. media handling, or related fields.  Proven experience in people leadership.   Excellent journalistic writing skills and strong verbal skills.  Strong communication and negotiation skills.  Ability to build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.  Experience in developing and executing strategies.  Knowledge of government relations.  Fluent spoken and written English is a prerequisite. 

 

 

About the department 

The Public Affairs and External Relations team is part of the Business Development and Strategic Communications department, which is responsible for business-driven and value-adding business development and communication strategies and deliveries. The primary focus for the team is strategic business development - integrating strategic partnerships, public and government affairs, media relations, community relations, as well as branding and communication - supporting both operations and the execution of the 65 bn DKK expansion projects, currently ongoing at Novo Nordisk’s manufacturing facility in Kalundborg. In addition to the external focus, the department also includes two additional teams responsible for all internal communication, including employee communication, change management communication, leadership communication, and all internal communication processes and platforms. Join our department and be part of making a difference in our community. 

 

Working at Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg 

Since 1969, Novo Nordisk Kalundborg has been a cornerstone in our production of API. With more than 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing, we are today the world’s largest insulin-producing facility. Our 4,500 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin, and a number of biopharmaceutical products. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 40 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. 

  

Join our growing manufacturing hub in Kalundborg, and gain thousands of dedicated colleagues. In Product Supply, it all starts with courage. We take bold action and try new solutions to change the world. We rely on the diversity of perspectives from colleagues, which makes our careers as dynamic as we are. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to reach your growth potential, and gain unique experiences along the way. 

  

It is your drive and our passion, that makes a difference for their future. Are you ready for a life-changing career? 

  

 

Contact  

For further information, please contact Stine Gry Roland, Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Communications STGP@novonordisk.com / 30750567.  

 

Deadline 

10 March, 2025. Interviews will be held at a continuous basis. 

 

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.