Senior Manager, Global Portfolio Communication

Senior Manager, Global Portfolio Communication

At Lundbeck, we are advancing brain health and transforming lives through focused neuroscience innovation. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Portfolio Communication to play a pivotal role in shaping how our portfolio and pipeline are positioned globally.

This is a strategic role with clear ownership of PR programs and product communications across the lifecycle. You will drive integrated communications strategies that strengthen our corporate narrative, build confidence in our portfolio, and elevate Lundbeck’s reputation as a focused neuroscience leader.

Your new role

As Senior Manager, Portfolio Communications, you act as the global communications lead for assigned brands and pipeline programs. You develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies aligned with business priorities and lifecycle milestones.

You will own and drive PR programs for your portfolio – from data readouts and congress milestones to launch readiness and disease awareness. You ensure proactive pipeline news flow management while anticipating risks and opportunities in a dynamic, competitive, and highly regulated environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating strong scientific and strategic acumen by engaging confidently with internal experts across research, development, medical affairs and portfolio strategy, as well as external scientific stakeholders, understanding their language and translating insights into impactful communications strategies.
• Developing and driving global communications strategies for products and pipeline programs across the lifecycle.
• Serving as the communications lead for assigned brands, owning and executing PR programs in close partnership with cross-functional teams and global affiliates.
• Designing and delivering media strategies, including press materials, media engagement and spokesperson preparation.
• Managing portfolio and pipeline news flow to ensure strategic sequencing and strong narrative consistency.
• Translating complex scientific and clinical data into clear, compelling and differentiated messaging platforms.
• Connecting brand and pipeline progress to Lundbeck’s broader corporate strategy and purpose.
• Anticipating communications risks based on competitive dynamics, stakeholder expectations and regulatory considerations.
• Tracking performance and measuring impact to continuously strengthen communications effectiveness.

This role requires strong judgment, strategic foresight and the ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority.

Your future team

You would be joining a purpose-driven, collaborative team in Corporate Branding & Portfolio Communication. We strive to create a working environment where you can be yourself, enjoy your work and contribute to business while making a real difference to patients, their families and to society as a whole.

The position is based at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. We offer flexible working hours and the ability to work from home, but regular on-site presence is required.

What you bring to the team

You are a strategic communicator with strong pharmaceutical business acumen and a proven ability to lead high-impact product and portfolio communications. You drive initiatives forward, influencing complex global stakeholder environments.

You bring:

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech communications, with a strong focus on product, brand, portfolio or R&D communications within neuroscience.
• Demonstrated PR track record, including ownership of media strategies and milestone communications preferably within rare disease or neuro-rare.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, regulatory framework and the dynamics of lifecycle communications.
• Proven ability to anticipate communications needs based on product maturity, competitive landscape and market context.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners, enterprise perspective.

Additional qualifications:

• Neuroscience or broader scientific expertise demonstrated through formal education or substantial professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience in global communications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Our promise to you  

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

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We will review applications continuously, so please don't hesitate to send your CV. Applications must be received by March 20, 2026.

If you have questions, please contact Åsa Josefsson, Senior Director, Corporate Communication & Branding, on asjs@lundbeck.com.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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