Corporate Affairs and External Communications Manager
Novo Nordisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Baku • 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Shape Novo Nordisk’s external presence and stakeholder relationships in Azerbaijan
- Oversee corporate communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement and end-user activation initiatives
- Lead development and execution of corporate communications strategies
- Manage media relations and external content including press releases and social media messaging
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders
- Oversee customer awareness and end-user activation campaigns to ensure measurable impact
- Coordinate issue management and crisis communications efforts
Requirements
- Established and extensive network across local media, policymakers, opinion leaders and influencers
- Proven experience in running customer awareness campaigns with end-users, preferably within pharma, dermocosmetics, FMCG or telecom
- Hands-on experience designing and executing closed-loop activation campaigns
- Strong English language skills to collaborate internationally and adopt best practices
- Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in managing external agencies and budgets
- A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred
- International experience or exposure to multi-market campaigns
- Understanding of regulated environments and compliance frameworks
- Fluent communication in either of these three languages: Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish
Benefits
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Support for professional aspirations and life stage
- Collaborative and innovative workplace culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
corporate communicationsmedia relationsstakeholder engagementcustomer awareness campaignsclosed-loop activation campaignsproject managementcrisis communicationsbudget managementcommunications strategiessocial media messaging
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityinternational exposurestakeholder managementinfluencing
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in Communicationsbachelor’s degree in Public Relationsbachelor’s degree in Political Sciencebachelor’s degree in Marketingmaster’s degree in relevant field