Communications Manager (Denmark) - Nordic Marketing Company

Are you a talented communications professional longing for the chance to make a difference for patients and the society, in one of the most exciting companies in pharma? Then your future starts with us!
 

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.
 

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Manager Denmark in our Nordic Marketing Company. The role is based in our vibrant office in Carlsberg Byen in Copenhagen.
 

Your new team
You will be part of the Danish Corporate Affairs and report to the Head of Corporate Affairs for Denmark. You will also be working closely with the Danish Leadership and the Danish Country Director. Your focus will be on driving impactful external and internal communications activities in Denmark, and you will be working together with the Communications Leads in the rest of the Nordics as well as the European-Canadian and Global Corporate Affairs teams.
 

Your main tasks
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in positioning AstraZeneca as the leading pharma company in Denmark and be a key partner for the Danish Country Director and Leadership Team, as well as the wider Danish organization. You will work mostly with external communication, but you will also be driving key internal communication tasks. Your main responsibilities are:  

• Drive external activities for our corporate communication strategy in Denmark, and give communication counsel and support to the Brand Teams within our prioritized therapy areas.

• Support the Danish Country Director and leaders on internal communications, and produce content, presentations and other materials for internal communication.

• Assist with press releases and media pitches, as well as handling speaker opportunities and developing speaking notes, presentations, and briefing materials for our Danish leaders.

• Develop our Danish website and create or localize content for our digital and social media channels.

• Oversee Danish media monitoring, production of coverage reports, and creating and updating our media lists for Denmark.
   

Knowledge, skills, and experience
As an enterprise, we always look for talented dedicated people who share our passion for what science can do, someone who speaks up and challenge the status quo. For this role we are looking for a colleague with:

• 5-8 years working experience working with external and internal communication for example in a communication department in a company or organisation, from a communication agency, or from working as a journalist.

• Solid media relations experience, including issues management.

• Experience in counselling and creating different forms of communications material for senior leaders.

• Good digital skills and knowledge of how the difference social and digital platform can be used – both externally and internally.

• A relevant education, university degree in Communication or Media studies or similar, or as a journalist.

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, since English is the most common language that we use within Nordic Marketing Company – also in Denmark. Knowledge of Danish would be an advantage.

• You do not need to have experience from the healthcare sector, but you have a strong commitment to learn about pharma, science and the regulatory frameworks.
   

We are looking for a team member who is:

• Proactive with high levels of self-motivation and personal accountability, who brings enthusiasm and energy to the team, peer group and tasks, coupled with accountability for delivery and performance.

• Has the ability and drive to learn and work with often complicated and scientific information – and seeing opportunities instead of obstructions.

• A true team player who can build positive relations with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the entire organization.

• Eager to take the opportunity to learn and grow in a truly global company with fantastic career opportunities.
   

I&D
We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
 

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives – and are made to feel valued, energized, and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Delivering medicine that changes people's lives is about having an entrepreneurial spirit – finding moments and understanding its potential.
 

Can you already envision yourself in our team? Brilliant, we encourage you to apply!
 

Send your CV as well as a short application where you tell us why you want to join us and how you see yourself grow in the role. It should be in English and send no later than February 8, 2026.  
 

Interviews will be held continuously during the application period, and starting date would be as soon as doable.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.