PPA & External Communications Senior Manager

At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Joy, Equity and Excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. 

We are now seeking candidates to fill the position, Policy & Public Affairs (PPA) & External Communications Senior Manager.

The Innovating for Growth organization is an agile, efficient, and innovative cluster-led model, designed to unlock growth and accelerate impact for patients. It is centered on uniting colleagues under a single cluster identity, leveraging AI and digital tools, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The new structure enables dynamic resource allocation, rapid learning and a start-up spirit that empowers teams to act entrepreneurially. Ultimately, I4G aims to reach more patients, faster, with greater impact and collaboration across countries where empowered teams unlock greater value than ever before.

The Senior Manager, and External Communications, is responsible for developing, implementing, and measuring strategic public affairs and communications programs that advance business objectives and enhance the company’s reputation in Denmark. This role operates independently, leading integrated public affairs and communications initiatives across key therapeutic areas, engaging diverse stakeholders, and ensuring message consistency in a dynamic and complex environment.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:

• Independently develop and execute integrated public affairs and communication strategies to strengthen corporate reputation and support business objectives at the country level.
• Implement innovative communication and public affairs initiatives aligned with global and local commercial strategies, including priority late-stage research assets, new product launches, and cross-business unit initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patient advocacy organizations, policymakers, and media to drive stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver public affairs initiatives that shape dialogue around access to key commercial assets.
• Manage issues and crisis situations ensuring readiness and effective response to product or therapeutic area challenges.
• Ensure all corporate affairs activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, especially regarding interactions with government officials and third parties.
• Effectively manage agencies and external partners to deliver superior results, including oversight of contracting, material approval, and data management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (media relations, policy teams) to ensure message consistency and support for core priorities and initiatives.
• Support the development of briefing materials, talking points, and executive communications for senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements:

• Strong experience in corporate affairs (public affairs, policy, communications, patient relations, media, CSR, issues management), preferably from the Danish Life Science Industry and Healthcare Environment.
• Proven experience engaging and collaborating with partner stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups, medical organizations, and media.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute public affairs and communications strategies with measurable results.
• Experience managing issues from a media perspective and delivering effective crisis communications.
• Excellent project management, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills in both local language and English.
• Degree-level education or equivalent vocational qualification; advanced degree preferred in law, business, public health, or international policy.
• Familiarity with relevant law and codes of practice governing healthcare and pharmaceutical communications activities.
• Commitment to company values, ethical standards, and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional understanding of public affairs and policy in driving business goals, and deep knowledge of the public policymaking process.
• Proven relationship-building skills.
• AI fluency.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective, innovative, and practical public affairs and policy solutions.
• Strong interpersonal acumen, with experience operating on a company leadership team.
• Well-organized, highly motivated, creative, and analytical problem solver.
• High diversity and cultural awareness.

• Internal connections:
  • Optimizing internal connections and resources to bring the best value of others.
     
• External connections:
  • Handle the conversation with key stakeholders to strengthen Pfizer position, reputation and purpose at a Country Level. Influencing and building trust /productive external partnerships with key policymakers, government officials, influencers media, and trade/business associations.

 

We can promise that you will join a team of international colleagues and an organization that will be eager to help you succeed and make you feel welcome to Pfizer.  

Furthermore, we offer:  

• Competitive salary, benefits and bonus program  
• Flexibility in the workplace; working from office and home   
• Open, light office space with room for interaction as well as focus  
• Pension and health insurance  
• Wellness activities & programs, for a healthy body and mind  
     

As a global organization, Pfizer also offers career opportunities beyond the Danish borders. We provide several opportunities to work with international colleagues or to be stationed abroad for shorter or longer periods of time.  

  

Join us in making breakthroughs that change patients´ lives.

Please submit your application, with CV and cover letter in English, no later than March 18th 2026.

Applying candidates are expected to be located in Denmark.

Hiring manager's contact details: Kjetil Hagen, Kjetil.Hagen@pfizer.com

+45 4420-1100

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid @Ballerup office

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees. 

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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