External Communication Manager Lazio

External Communication Manager
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

External Communication Manager Category: Corporate Affairs Location: Roma, Lazio, IT Do you have a strong desire to improve the quality of people's lives? Would you like to be part of a team positioning Novo Nordisk as a leader in diabetes care and promoting Novo Nordisk's products and services with strong customer obsession? If yes, then this is your defining moment. Apply now and join Novo Nordisk Italy and become part of a game-changing organization. The Position As an External Communication Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational support of the company's external communication activities within different therapeutic areas and establishing strong relationships with external stakeholders (relevant editorial groups, journalists) to support Novo Nordisk's strategic positioning in Italy. This role aligns with External Affairs objectives and involves strong collaboration with Business Units functions. You will report directly to the Head of External Communication. Your main accountabilities will be: Developing and implementing communication strategies to enhance Novo Nordisk's corporate reputation and support strategic initiatives, product launches, and data disclosure, ensuring 100% compliance with Novo Nordisk's procedures, corporate communications, and disclosure rules. Delivering, from idea to execution, innovative Disease Awareness and Patient Activation projects in key therapeutic areas. Monitoring media coverage and managing media relations to maintain a positive public image. Preparing and disseminating press releases, media statements, and other communication materials. Organizing and managing events, press conferences, and other media-related activities, as well as managing issues and providing support to Crisis. Qualifications To be considered for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in communication and media relations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Strong understanding of the Italian media landscape and experience in managing media relations. Proficiency in the English language. As a person, you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your strong organizational and project management skills, combined with your ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure, make you a highly efficient and productive individual. Your proactive, creative, and strategic thinking, coupled with your strong problem-solving skills, allows you to effectively navigate challenges and identify innovative solutions. About the Department You will join our External Affairs team, based in Italy. Our department is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing positive relations with external audiences, including the general public, shareholders, investors, patient associations, journalists, and government officials. We work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, focusing on influencing public opinion and promoting the reputation of Novo Nordisk. Our team is committed to addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges and promoting the organization's image positively. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care. Contact Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English. Deadline Apply before 17th of February 2025. 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 the communities we operate in. Together, we're life-changing. J-18808-Ljbffr