Patient Engagement Manager (8-months Paternity Cover)
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
On-site
The Patient Engagement Manager role, offered as an 8-month paternity cover, requires strong competencies in managing and enhancing patient engagement initiatives within healthcare settings. While specific experience and education details are not provided, the position typically demands skills in stakeholder communication, patient relationship management, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to improve patient experience and satisfaction. The role likely involves developing and implementing patient engagement strategies, analyzing patient feedback data, and collaborating with clinical and administrative staff to ensure patient-centered care delivery. Proficiency in healthcare management systems, patient communication platforms, and data analysis tools would be beneficial. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills are essential to effectively manage projects and drive engagement outcomes. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, patient privacy standards, and quality improvement processes is also important to ensure compliance and enhance service delivery. The temporary nature of the role suggests adaptability and the ability to quickly integrate into existing teams and workflows. Overall, the ideal candidate would demonstrate a blend of healthcare knowledge, project management capabilities, and a patient-focused approach to foster meaningful engagement and improve healthcare experiences.
About the role
Location: Ørestad, Denmark
Department: Commercial Execution, Danish Affiliate
Category: Commercial Marketing
Contract: Paternity cover until 31 August 2026
Role Summary
Join Novo Nordisk’s Danish affiliate as Patient Engagement Manager. Drive patient-centred awareness and activation initiatives across private, public, and patient channels to empower and support people living with diabetes and obesity in Denmark.
Responsibilities
- Lead engagement and channel strategy for Diabetesliv.dk, ensuring it is a current, user-friendly resource for people with diabetes and their relatives
- Own digital content direction, user experience improvements, and performance measurement
- Plan and execute patient and public awareness campaigns with internal teams and external partners
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Marketing, Digital, and Market Access teams for integrated, compliant, and locally relevant patient engagement
- Support patient engagement deliverables related to obesity and other disease areas
Department
- Based in Ørestad, Copenhagen, as part of the Commercial Execution Team
- Main responsibility: create and execute obesity and diabetes strategy across all customer channels
- Focus on innovating patient understanding and needs, using digital channels and technologies
- Cross-functional, collaborative environment
Requirements
- Master’s degree preferred, ideally in Marketing, Communication, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ marketing experience, preferably in life sciences, FMCG, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience managing websites, creating/overseeing content, and developing social media campaigns
- Strong background in executing campaigns with local media, partners, or influencers
- Experience from a communications or media agency is an advantage
- Direct-to-patient communication experience is an advantage
- Proficiency in Danish and English required
Personal Qualities
- Proactive, driven, and entrepreneurial mindset
- Challenges status quo and focuses on solutions
- Team player with a track record of successful collaboration and influencing stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient-focused approach
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop within a global healthcare company
- Benefits designed with your career and life stage in mind
- Unique company culture focused on purpose, mutual respect, and going beyond expectations
How to Apply
- Application deadline: 3 December 2025 (applications reviewed on an ongoing basis)
- Note: Job title may be subject to change during the recruitment process
- Novo Nordisk is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants
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