External Communication Manager

Are you passionate about shaping public opinion and driving strategic communication initiatives? Do you have experience in Public & Government affairs and/or in Communication? We are looking for an External Communication Manager to join our team in Israel. If you are ready to make a difference and lead the change and the growth of our company, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. During the first six months the position will also include responsibility for Public & Government affairs and then will focus on external Communications.
The Position
As an External Communication Manager you will hold the key responsibilities for implementing, managing and driving affiliate-wide Communication Strategies to ensure sustainable access of products into the market by developing and leveraging strong relationships with the targeted stakeholders. You will directly report to Senior Director Market Access and Public Affairs.
Your main accountabilities will be:

• Driving Media relations and disease awareness, supporting Product communication/PR and change communication.
• Ensuring cross-functional collaboration with affiliate departments (Marketing, Medical, Sales etc.) on relevant projects and to share relevant Communications insights and initiatives.
• Monitoring, shaping, and responding to local external policy and regulations to support market access and relevant business interests.
• Enhance and protect the reputation of the company with relevant stakeholders through strategic public activities such as National Health communications.
• Leading campaigns to raise awareness about diseases to the general public

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in implementing and driving communication strategies, including media relations and stakeholder management within global company.
• Experience within pharmaceutical company would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of government affairs and policy making processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Being fluent in English and Hebrew.
• Our offices located in Kfar Saba. This is a hybrid position which requires your presence in the office three days a week.

About the Department
The Market Access and Public Affairs department in Israel is responsible for implementing and driving the affiliate-wide strategies related to Access, Prices, Government affairs, Public affairs and Communication. We work closely with local stakeholders to shape policies and regulations that support market access and improve patient access to our products. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the reputation of Novo Nordisk and ensuring the success of our business in Israel.
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, through 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
Until vacancy is filled.
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.