Hiring: Associate Media Relations and Issues Management Director Company: Novo Nordisk Location: Plainsboro, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 07:41:43 About the job Experience: •12 years of progressive communications or other relevant experience (e.g. Public Relations, Media Relations) required Required Skills: •Serves as a spokesperson for the company; establishes and maintains contact with key media targets at national and local levels. Anticipates and responds to media inquiries •Develops and drives a proactive media relations programs, as part of integrated communications planning, to generate positive coverage for Novo Nordisk USO in business, financial and consumer press, with PR agency support •Creates the strategy to leverage new media as a key channel to build awareness of the company and shape stakeholder perceptions in line with the Corporate Reputation strategy •Directs development of media strategies and key message platforms, prepares/coaches senior management for media interviews and external speaking opportunities; and works with reporters to ensure accurate media reporting •Leads communications excellence activities that contribute to leadership development within the USO LT via media training, storytelling, crisis/issues management readiness •Ensures alignment between key colleagues/teams in HQ to ensure US perspectives are included in global issues. Provides update to USO Comms LT on key issues/crises/trends •Contributes to developing metrics that demonstrate the value of communications back to corporate reputation/business objectives •Issues Management: Qualifications: •A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. Advanced degree preferred •A minimum of 12 years of progressive communications or other relevant experience (e.g. Public Relations, Media Relations) required •Proven strategic planning, media relations and issues/crisis management skills are essential for this position •Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction, plans and proven ability to drive and sustain business improvement and results •Demonstrated capacity to work under tight timelines, in what can be a stressful environment with limited planning or preparation •Demonstrated capacity to demonstrate business acumen and work across all levels of the business with the skills to coach and influence leaders •Proven ability to effectively manage projects and influence individuals, teams and stakeholders •Able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative environment with global as well as regional considerations and, sometimes, political implications •Proven understanding of integrated media, social and digital platforms and strategies •We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Compensation: •$153,000 - $267,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!