CVP Assistant (part-time)

Are you an experienced and engaged assistant looking for new challenges at Novo Nordisk? Are you looking for a position in a diverse, forward-thinking environment and thrive on facilitating seamless collaboration at the high levels?

We are looking for our new CVP Assistant to join our Corporate Strategy team in Novo Nordisk Headquarters. In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in an international environment, foster close partnerships with a broad selection of stakeholders, and contribute to the efficiency and success of our corporate operations.

Apply now for a life-changing career!

The Position
This is a part-time role (18 to 20 hours per week) where, 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 Corporate Strategy team, ensuring efficient and seamless support for the area's operations, and you will report directly to the CVP. 

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 and assisting in the coordination of initiatives
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Is based at our office in NN1 / Bagsværd

 
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 working with  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

 
About the Department
Corporate Strategy is part of the Finance, Legal and Global Services function at Novo Nordisk and is focused on driving long-term growth for Novo Nordisk by bringing innovative medicines to patients throughout the world, and ensuring we are a sustainable business. The department is responsible for the development of Novo Nordisk’s corporate strategy and managing a portfolio of high priority strategic initiatives sponsored by the CEO and executive management team. You will join a dedicated and energetic team of colleagues that have a high level of responsibility, exposure and focus from top management, located in Bagsværd, Denmark. 
 
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 Virginie Ricolleau, Corporate Vice President at [email protected] 
 
Deadline
26 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.