VP Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

VP Corporate Affairs & Sustainability - Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 100 years of driving change for better health and is headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases. We employ more than 59,000 people in 80 offices around the world and market our products in 170 countries.

In the Brazilian affiliate, we are currently looking for a Vice President for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability who will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's corporate affairs, public relations, brand and corporate communication, and sustainability strategies aligned to the business goals.

The Position

Based in São Paulo, Brazil, as the Vice President CA&S, you will report to the General Manager Brazil and lead an organization of 3 direct reports with a total of 18 employees. In your role as VP CA&S, you will be responsible for enhancing the company's brand reputation, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving sustainable practices that align with the company's values and long-term goals.

As a key member of the affiliate Management Team, the VP of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability provides invaluable insights and strategic guidance to ensure that corporate affairs, communication, public relations, and sustainability initiatives are aligned with the company's mission, values, and long-term objectives, leading the implementation of a strategic plan in collaboration with different areas.

This role will also be responsible for:

1. Corporate Affairs Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate affairs strategy that encompasses public relations, government affairs, media, and stakeholder engagement across areas.
2. Sustainability Strategy: Drive the development and execution of the company's sustainability strategy, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into business decisions and operations.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively develop and maintain key stakeholder networks, cultivating relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including MoH, government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, NGOs, Embassies, and the local community to anticipate threats and opportunities aligned with business goals.
4. Policy Advocacy: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to sustainability, corporate governance, and environmental stewardship, and advocate for policies that align with the company's goals.
5. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing Corporate Affairs & Sustainability team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members. Foster a culture of sustainability and corporate responsibility throughout the organization, promoting awareness and understanding of sustainability goals and initiatives at all levels.

Qualifications

Outstanding leadership and communication skills. You hold a University/Master's Degree within the field from a well-recognized institute with a proven track record of leadership in corporate affairs, public relations, or sustainability roles, ideally in a global, multi-stakeholder environment. Extensive experience in developing and executing corporate affairs strategies, including public relations, government affairs, and communications initiatives to engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, industry associations, and the local community.

A deep understanding of the Brazilian health system and its key stakeholders, ESG principles, and sustainable practices, including crisis management and communications, media relations, and reputation management, as well as knowledge of regulatory and policy developments related to health, sustainability, and corporate governance. As a people manager, you will maintain employee engagement through performance management, coaching, and talent development. You will also be a leading inspiration to promote our NN Way values. This position also requires excellent communication skills in Portuguese as well as English.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

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 the communities we operate in. Together, we’re life-changing.