Communications Partner - DFP

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For nearly 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

Position Purpose

Plan, develop & implement all DFP internal communication strategy to support business success. Coordinate with Corporate Communications on all external communications, as warranted. Collaborate with other NN communications professionals, as warranted. Develop & execute communication programs, coach & develop others to support communications & change management activities for successful implementation of projects, initiatives & strategy. Manage events/tours/visitors, as required.

Accountabilities

• Partner with DFP management & NN Communication partners to develop & implement communication plans according to business needs, including strategy comprehension, change management & organizational culture
• Communicate & drive activities that clarify the direction & importance of the site business strategy
• Collaborate & act as contact for corporate initiatives to raise awareness of business initiatives
• Develop communication strategy aligned with corporate, PS & DFP communication priorities & strategy
• Coach & develop leaders in effective communication strategies
• Develop tools & methods to reduce communication gaps between senior leadership & shop floor, including All Hands meetings, Leaders Forum, etc. Provide leaders with feedback & advise on communication plans, messaging & execution
• Execute on tactics supporting external communications & public affairs strategy in alignment with priorities of DFP management & Corporate Communications & Corporate Affairs
• Lead strategy for communication channel solutions (SharePoint, digital news, digital signage, digital workplace applications, etc.); support execution team with direction, troubleshooting & best practices
• Plan & execute processes, materials & meetings to establish local DFP strategy
• Update site targets & present status to DFP management team
• Organize the site business plan process & regular business reviews
• Prepare presentations for site CVP for lateral & elevated audiences
• Drive & support cross-organizational project management activities
• Develop editorial calendar for business-relevant news distribution; strategize purpose & use of regular newsletter distribution
• Develop policy & ensure compliance to local Visitor Policy in partnership with Facility Services
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Organizational Communications, Public Relations, Organizational development, or related field, with a strong background in communications &/or change management, or an equivalent combination of education & experience. (MA/MS/MBA in similar field preferred.)
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in strategic planning & implementation of organizational communication activities listed above
• Advanced knowledge & experience with MS PowerPoint
• Proficient in MS SharePoint & other Microsoft applications
• Strong knowledge of business & communication challenges
• Demonstrated experience & excellence in coaching & meeting facilitation
• Outstanding written, verbal & public speaking communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Support of multi-shift manufacturing or pharmaceutical organization
• Outstanding organization & planning skills for development & execution of programs
• Proficient with photography & video editing & production skills
• Strong project management skills
• Outstanding organization & planning skills for development & execution of programs

Physical & Other Requirements

• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands
• Able to travel domestically & internationally, up to 10% of the time
• Able to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Able to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Able to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones

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’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.