Executive Assistant (EA) for Global Data & AI, DD&IT

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a proactive and collaborative mindset, and enjoy being close to where decisions are made? Do you want to work in a department with colleagues from all over the world and make a difference for Novo Nordisk and the people that work for us?

Then join us for an exciting career with great development opportunities!

The position
The overall purpose of the position is to support and being the proactive sparring partner to the Corporate Vice President (CVP) and leadership team of our newly established Global Data & AI unit in planning and executing management activities. This includes all management processes as well as supporting CVP in running projects, preparing materials, internal and external presentations; follow up on action points, and executing organizational changes.

This could be, but is not limited to:

You will be an active member of the management team interacting with both internal and external stakeholders at several organisational levels, and you will have a high degree of exposure to senior management.

We believe you will only be successful in this if you are also doing well outside work, so we allow a high level of flexibility when it comes to working hours and working from home.

Which competencies to bring?
To be successful in this role, we believe you can tick most off the following requirements:

On a personal level, you are adept at planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks in a proactive and timely manner. You are self-motivated, result-oriented, and consistently strive for high standards. Your high degree of independence, quality mindset, and ability to maintain an overview under time pressure are notable. Additionally, you possess strong cross-functional understanding, excellent communication, collaborative, and people skills. You are proficient at working successfully in a matrix organization, influencing without direct authority, and can transition seamlessly between strategic discussions and administrative tasks.

About the department
The aim of the Global Data & AI (GD&AI) function is to unlock the full potential of Data & AI enabling the business to generate significant value through the intelligent and creative use of advanced technology, moving from hype to tangible value for Novo Nordisk.

GD&AI not only designs and builds the platforms, products and solutions, but also enhances the mindsets, governance frameworks and procedures needed to implement breakthrough opportunities throughout our organisation. Leveraging Data & AI to advance drug discovery and development, operational efficiency, market competitiveness, innovation and ultimately patient care. 

Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations at TechLife in Novo Nordisk. From AI to quantum computing, our digital, data and AI experts push boundaries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. You don’t want to miss it.

Joining Novo Nordisk 
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For more than 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 64,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk