Communications Manager

At the Novo Nordisk Foundation we work to advance research and innovation to improve the health of people and the planet. We believe that communication plays an important role in achieving those goals.

We are currently looking for a new permanent member of the Public Relations team to help us communicate the Foundations work and its impacts. You should have a creative proactive mindset an international outlook and a flair for conveying complex stories in an understandable form to both broad and specific audiences.

You will work primarily to identify stories and produce content from our scientific areas. Topics could include quantum technology biosolutions and sustainable agriculture. Prior knowledge of working with science communication is an advantage but not a requirement for the role.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation grantees and with external partners in Denmark and internationally as well as with colleagues in our investment company Novo Holdings a leading global life science investor.

What you will do

You will spend your time:

• Producing articles press releases films op-eds impact stories and other content for the Foundations channels including social media.
• Formulating and executing communication plans to ensure that the right messages reach the right audiences in Denmark and internationally.
• Collaborating on and leading communication projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responding to media enquiries and doing proactive outreach to journalists in Denmark and elsewhere.
• Working with Foundation spokespersons to increase transparency and dialogue with our stakeholders.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate has five to seven years of relevant full-time experience.

Experience from outside Denmark and/or in an international organisation will be considered an advantage as will skills in relevant AI tools.

We expect that you have:

• A degree in communications journalism or a related field.
• Experience working with Danish and/or international media and news distribution e.g. as a journalist in a communications department or in a PR agency.
• The ability to confidently drive processes and projects involving multiple stakeholders and demonstrable evidence of this.
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbally and written. An intermediate or higher level of Danish is an advantage.

As a person you:

• Are professional quality-conscious and detail-oriented
• Are curious creative and open to new ideas
• Enjoy collaboration contribute to your team and support your colleagues
• Have a structured approach to problem-solving
• Have a proactive positive mindset

About us

We are 12 colleagues in the Public Relations department including two student assistants. We are part of the wider Corporate Affairs area which also includes Public Affairs and Digital Design and Branding and we cover both the Foundation and Novo Holdings.

While we often work on individual projects were a friendly supportive team with regular formal and informal check-ins. We like to share knowledge and support each other with tasks and challenges.

More broadly the Foundation is a professional but friendly workplace full of skilled and passionate people. There is a clear focus on ensuring that colleagues thrive and have opportunities to develop.

Interested

To apply please submit a cover letter your CV and your academic transcripts by clicking on the Apply now button.

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 4. October.

For more information contact Christian Mostrup Director of the Public Relations department on or by email: .

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924 the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundations mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

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