Director, Media Relations & Issues Management

BioSpace; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk US Operations seeks a Director of Media Relations & Issues Management to lead strategic media relations across local and national levels, shaping the company's reputation and public understanding of its mission.

You will serve as an official spokesperson, coach senior leaders for interviews, manage crisis response, and align communications with HQ. This role requires 12+ years in communications and a bachelor’s degree; pharmaceutical/public relations experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive communications or related experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry or PR agency experience preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, media relations and crisis management skills.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as spokesperson and establish contacts with national/local media.
• Develop proactive media relations programs and manage external communications.
• Create strategies to leverage new media channels.
• Coach executives for media interviews and prepare messaging.
• Lead crisis/issue management readiness and leadership development.
• Align US perspectives with global issues and report updates to leadership.
• Collaborate with HQ teams for holistic content and executive thought leadership.
• Develop metrics to measure communications impact.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Novo Nordisk US Operations seeks a Director of Media Relations & Issues Management to lead strategic media relations across local and national levels, shaping the company's reputation and public understanding of its mission.

You will serve as an official spokesperson, coach senior leaders for interviews, manage crisis response, and align communications with HQ. This role requires 12+ years in communications and a bachelor’s degree; pharmaceutical/public relations experience preferred.