Novo Nordisk · 1 week ago
Associate Director - Media Relations and Issues Management
Plainsboro, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $260K/yr
12+ years expNovo Nordisk is a healthcare company focused on chronic diseases and promoting long-term health. The Associate Director, Media Relations & Issues Management, will establish and lead strategic media relations programs to enhance the company's reputation and manage issues of significant concern, while also serving as an official spokesperson for the company.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Erin Cotton
Responsibilities
Serves as a spokesperson for the company; establishes and maintains contact with key media targets at national and local levels. Anticipates and responds to media inquiries
Develops and drives a proactive media relations programs, as part of integrated communications planning, to generate positive coverage for Novo Nordisk USO in business, healthcare, financial and consumer press, with PR agency support
Creates the strategy to leverage new media as a key channel to build awareness of the company and positively shape stakeholder perceptions
Directs development of media strategies and key message platforms, prepares/coaches senior management for media interviews and external speaking opportunities; and works with reporters to ensure accurate media reporting
Leads communications excellence activities that contribute to leadership development within the USO LT via media training, storytelling, crisis/issues management readiness
Ensures alignment between key colleagues/teams in HQ to ensure US perspectives are included in global issues. Provides update to USO Comms LT on key issues/crises/trends
Engages with leaders across the USO Communications Department and enterprise, as relevant, partnering on integrated planning to drive business and reputational goals. Pulls through one integrated (corporate and commercial) narrative consistently across all aspects of media, issues and crisis communications which resonates across consumers and other key audiences, as validated through testing
Contributes to developing integrated metrics that demonstrate the value of media/issues communications back to corporate reputation/business objectives
Conducts assessment of potential issues facing the company, leveraging market insights, AI and media intelligence; devises plans to anticipate and mitigate issues; and counsels senior leaders (USO, NN/AS, Sites across North America) on response strategy and public responses
Serves as Media Relations lead for USO Crisis Response Teams (CRTs), as required
Helps manage communications budgets; accountable for executing programs within budget parameters. Optimize agency spend by looking for opportunities to maximize value
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required
A minimum of 12 years of progressive communications or other relevant experience (e.g. Public Relations, Media Relations) required
Proven strategic planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills are essential for this position
Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction, plans and proven ability to drive and sustain business improvement and results
Ability to work under tight timelines, in what can be a stressful environment with limited planning or preparation
Ability to demonstrate business acumen and work across all levels of the business with the skills to coach and influence leaders
Proven ability to effectively manage projects and influence individuals, teams and stakeholders
Able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment with global as well as regional considerations and, sometimes, political implications
Proven understanding of integrated media, social and digital platforms and strategies
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience in a public relations agency environment and/or the pharmaceutical industry preferred
Experience in sales or another marketing function will be considered
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
Time off pursuant to its 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)
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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
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-11
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