Executive Assistant to Novo Nordisk DK

Are you a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment? Do you enjoy working in a multi-facetted setting and have a passion for tackling challenges? Are you a proactive problem solver, always looking for ways to improve and grow? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Position

As an Executive Assistant (EA) to Novo Nordisk Denmark/Iceland, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic support to the General Manager, Management Team and the Organisation. In this role, you will serve as a sparring partner and executive assistant, working closely with the General Manager and Management Team to ensure clear strategic direction, follow-though on our commitments and measuring success. You will be a member of the NNDK Management Team and report to the General Manager.

Your other responsibilities will include to:

• Proactively prepare and coordinate decision materials, presentations, and analyses for all meetings (internal and external) on behalf of the General manager and Management Team.

• Act as a strategic partner by driving NNDK strategic projects and improvement initiatives, representing the GM in cross-functional teams and other project teams.

• Support NNDK Management Team with project management, governance, decision making and business transformation activities.

• Ensure high-quality agendas and drive MT meetings to ensure alignment across the organisation.

• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to get an understanding of processes, challenges, opportunities and needs.

Qualifications

You are our ideal candidate if you possess the ability to provide strategic advice to senior leadership, present both sides of complex issues while maintaining objectivity, continuously innovate and improve across organizational and cultural barriers, work independently, and make decisions while anticipating organizational needs from idea to execution. The ability to expand the internal network, act as a change agent and present organizational needs convincingly.

As a person, you have a high level of integrity, are open-minded and curious, and a strong team player.

Moreover, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a relevant field

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• International assignments or experience, preferably from working within different levels of a global organization (global, regional, or affiliate offices)

• Comprehensive understanding of value chain, markets, and competition in the pharmaceutical industry

• Excellent process and project management skills, including the ability to manage a significant volume of projects while exercising good triage and judgement skills

• Demonstrating the highest degree of business and political acumen with the ability to simplify complexity

• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

About the Department

Novo Nordisk Denmark is responsible for the commercial, medical and market access initiatives in Denmark and clinical initiatives across Europe. We are more than 160 employees working everyday to Drive Change for people living with Chronic Diseases. We are an engaged and driven organisation with a clear sense of purpose.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

This position will report directly into Mads Larsen (MWOL), General Manager.

Deadline

Apply before 20th January 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis therefore do not hesitate to apply if interested.

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.