Communication & Public Affairs Manager

End of 2024, Novo Nordisk acquired the manufacturing site Catalent Anagni S.r.l. with the ambition to expand our capacity to meet the needs of millions of patients. You will be part of a global team that will develop the pharma facilities of the future and work with advanced technology to rethink our fill & finish facilities.

Are you passionate about shaping impactful communication strategies and building strong stakeholder relationships? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can drive engagement, enhance brand reputation, and support leadership with strategic messaging?

Then apply now and join us as Communications & Public Affairs Manager and play a key role in positioning our Anagni site for success!

The position

As the Communications & Public Affairs Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the internal and external communication strategy for the Anagni site. You will act as a strategic advisor, ensuring alignment between business objectives and communication efforts.

Key responsibilities include to:

1. Develop and execute internal communication strategies, drive leadership messaging, manage communication channels, and enhance employee engagement through effective storytelling and campaigns.
2. Oversee and guide external communication, including media relations, VIP visits, and public affairs related to the production site.
3. Support and advise the Site GM on communication efforts, ensuring consistency in messaging across internal and external platforms.
4. Drive cross-functional communication initiatives that reinforce company culture, strategic goals, and change management processes, in close collaboration with the People & Organization team.
5. Engage with stakeholders at local, national, and global levels to build meaningful relationships and promote business value.

Furthermore, you will manage media interactions, press materials, digital campaigns, and branding efforts to strengthen the company’s reputation, according to the global NN communication strategy and in alignment with the communication team from the Italian affiliate.

Qualifications

This role requires a proactive, strategic, and hands-on leader with strong communication expertise, public affairs experience, and the ability to drive cultural and organizational transformation.

To succeed in this role, you:

1. Hold an academic degree within relevant subjects (e.g., Communication, Journalism, Public Affairs).
2. Have at least 5 years of experience within communication and public affairs, with managerial responsibility and exposure to GM and Leadership team.
3. Have experience in managing high media visibility for companies undergoing expansions/crisis/restructuring.
4. Possess strong stakeholder management skills.
5. Are fully proficient in both English and Italian.

It will be seen as an advantage if you have gained experience within the pharmaceutical/chemistry industry and production environment.

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.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your CV directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

7 April 2025

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