CVP Assistant

Are you an experienced CVP PA looking for new challenges in Novo Nordisk? We now have a newly established role available as the personal assistant for the newly hired CVP for Biometrics Diabetes & Obesity, an area in Data Science that was established following a major re-organisation in November 2024.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in cross-country collaborations, foster close partnerships with a broad selection of stakeholders, and contribute to the efficiency and success of our corporate operations. If you are passionate about working in a diverse, forward-thinking environment and thrive on facilitating seamless collaboration at the highest levels, we invite you to be a part of our team.

The Position

As Personal Assistant to the CVP, you will oversee a broad spectrum of administrative, financial, communication and HR-related tasks. You will serve as an informal leader for the Biometrics Diabetes & Obesity team of assistants, ensuring efficient and seamless support for the area's operations, and you will report directly to the CVP and be part of the Biometrics Diabetes & Obesity Leadership Team. You will also join the Data Science LT PA team, as well as the DS Admin team.

Your main responsibilities will be focused on:

• Acting as a business sparring partner to the CVP in ensuring effective business processes and execution of management meetings, including documentation of meetings
• Ensuring calendar management and planning of area meeting and events
• Preparing and overseeing the area budgets in close collaboration with CVP, Financial Partners, and Personal Assistants from the functional areas
• Acting as a liaison between the CVP and stakeholders
• Assisting in the coordination of cross-country collaborations and initiatives
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Proven experience as a personal assistant or similar role, preferably workin the senior leaders.  
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, adept at fostering relationships with stakeholders across all organisational levels
• Proficient Microsoft Office user, experience within SAP and Power BI is an advantage
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

If you are a committed, dependable, and service-oriented team player, thriving in a rapidly evolving environment, we invite you to apply for this compelling opportunity to provide support to the CVP.

About the Department

In Biometrics - Diabetes & Obesity, we are responsible for the data management and statistical analysis of the planning and execution of clinical development programs in the Diabetes and Obesity therapy areas.
We drive scientific and project excellence by providing state-of-art statistical, clinical data science, and data management expertise, ensuring strategic and scientific input, and delivering timely and high-quality biometrics contributions to the design, interpretation, and communication of clinical trials.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 63,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact:

For further information, please contact SVP PA Trine Østergaard at +45 3075 8723.

Deadline

2 February 2025.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.