Communication Partner – External Communications Specialist
Novo Nordisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bangalore • 🇮🇳 India
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Develop and execute comprehensive external communications strategies to enhance the organisation’s reputation among media, industry stakeholders, and the public.
- Manage PR and media relations, including crafting press releases, media statements, and briefing books for leadership, identify opportunities for positive media coverage and thought leadership while handling crisis communications in line with corporate PR guidelines.
- Build strong working relationships with media for corporate risk management and reputation building, oversee relationships with external communications agencies, PR firms, and design partners, ensuring consistent messaging and high-quality campaigns.
- Drive initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s employer brand, lead campaigns for external awards and certifications, and position leadership for thought leadership and visibility.
- Generate compelling content for multiple channels, translating complex topics into engaging stories while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and brand guidelines.
- Lead and execute cross-functional projects, bringing innovative approaches to communication challenges and adapting strategies to new situations.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Public Relations, English, or a related field.
- 7–10 years’ experience in external communications, preferably in a pharma/healthcare organisation and/or a Global Capability Centre (GCC).
- Proven track record in managing PR, media relations, and external branding initiatives.
- Strong project management and agency management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (near-native proficiency).
- Experience working across cultures and time zones in a multinational environment.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to motivate and engage others.
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability to new challenges.
- Strong drive for results and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
external communicationsPR managementmedia relationscontent generationproject managementagency managementstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationinitiativestakeholder managementcollaborationmotivationflexibilityadaptabilitydrive for resultscontinuous improvement
Certifications
bachelor’s degreemaster’s degree