Are you enthusiastic about taking on a crucial role in driving world-class communication for our products? If you are an experienced communications professional with a strong background in media relations, seeking a fresh challenge, then we want to hear from you! Join us now and be a part of something extraordinary!
This position will be based in Dubai under the People and Organization Communication department. You will directly report to the People and Organization Communication Director. You will work very closely with all departments such as Public Affairs, Legal, Commercial teams, and many others.
The position
As Media and Communication Manager, you will focus on providing ongoing media relations counsel and support for Novo Nordisk UAE, as well as protecting and promoting Novo Nordisk\xe2\x80\x99s reputation by establishing world-class issues management.
You will be responsible for:
Building a strong media & external communication strategy for the affiliate and execute it in close contact with the PR agency
Developing the external communications approach and identify & map opportunities (campaigns, public relations, social media, etc.) for the affiliate including the tactical plan for execution
Handling local media relations & inquiries in collaboration with the Public and Relation (PR) agency and internal stakeholders (Region, IO-SO, HQ)
Overseeing media monitoring to track public sentiment and initiate timely & tailored media engagement
Establishing the local issues management process and serve as a key member of the affiliate Crisis Response Team
Qualifications
As a Media and Communication Manager, you need to have extensive experience as a seasoned communications professional in the pharmaceutical industry, where you have successfully engaged with media and senior stakeholders for many years. Nevertheless, your positive outlook, creativity, and strategic mindset are the driving forces behind your readiness to embark on the next chapter of your professional journey!
You have a university Degree in a relevant area. A master\xe2\x80\x99s degree is a plus
You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in communication and media relations
You will preferably bring experience from the international pharmaceutical industry, or a similar industry characterized by high complexity and change
You have an in-depth understanding and experience working in the area of commercial medical communications
You have proven success in creating and implementing issues management plans; Proven results in managing complex, cross-organizational projects and excellent stakeholder management skills
You have proficiency in English is a must; Arabic language is a plus
Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We\xe2\x80\x99re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things \xe2\x80\x93 from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we\xe2\x80\x99re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.
Deadline
Apply before the 22nd of November 2023.
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\xe2\x80\x99re life changing.