Associate Director, Commercial Communications
Novo Nordisk
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Plainsboro • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $152,700 - $267,300 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Responsible for directing Commercial Communications strategies for disease categories within Novo Nordisk Inc.
- Providing seasoned communications expertise and partnership to leadership and other communicators.
- Overseeing the development and execution of integrated communications plans.
- Implementation of patient ambassadors engagement, marketing/sponsorship programs.
- Internal and field communications, issues management and select corporate image enhancement opportunities targeting key external stakeholders.
- Serves as a communications partner to senior leaders.
- Works with the broader USO Communications team to ensure commercial and patient communications plans include external and internal activities.
- Conducts assessment of potential issues facing the commercial business and develops plans to anticipate and mitigate issues.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, English or a related discipline required
- Minimum of 12 years of communications, public relations or relevant marketing experience, including within the pharmaceutical industry required
- Experience in multiple cardiometabolic therapeutic areas, such as diabetes and obesity, strongly preferred
- Experience in managing and working within a public relations agency environment preferred
- Ability to work under tight timelines
- Able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
- Proven strategic planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills are essential for this position
- Strong communicator with ability to negotiate, persuade and counsel effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital strategies
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee benefits for group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto/home insurance.
- Sick time policy
- Flexible vacation policy
- Parental leave policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationnegotiationpersuasioncounselinginterpersonal skillscommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in journalismbachelor’s degree in public relationsbachelor’s degree in English