Project Manager: Sustainability in Global Logistics and Distribution

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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team driving sustainability programs and projects in Global Logistics and Distribution? Do you have expert knowledge and a demonstrated track record in managing optimization projects, strategic partnerships, and implementing sustainability initiatives? Are you keen on making a difference for Novo Nordisk and support our ambition to reduce emissions in our distribution by ensuring the right initiatives are being implemented across our organization? And do you have a can-do attitude and a positive mindset? If your answer is yes, then apply today as this is your chance to become our Project manager and to make a sustainable impact at Novo Nordisk.

Qualifications

As a Sustainability Project Manager within the Global Logistics and Distribution department you will support broadly across Novo Nordisk, as you will work together with our stakeholders across our SVP area to our affiliate level. Leading the implementation of initiatives across the stakeholder landscape within Global Logistics and Distribution will be one of your primary responsibilities. Additionally, you will play a key role in contributing and participating in other sustainability projects, focusing on areas such as process standardization, savings, and related initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A relevant academic background (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in climate change, sustainability, engineering, or natural sciences
• Substantial experience in managing projects within a large organization, involving cross-functional coordination and high complexity. This experience should include significant collaboration with external parties and management.
• Preferably, the candidate should possess insight into pharmaceutical and logistic processes.
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of sustainability requirements and opportunities, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The candidate should excel in stakeholder management, enjoy cultivating enduring relationships across networks, and be adept at facilitating value-adding discussions through a strategic and comprehensive approach.

About the department
Global Logistics & Distribution (Global L&D) is a central function in the Supply Chain organisation in Product Supply, managing all cross-functional Supply Chain systems and processes. We are app. 70+ employees in Bagsværd (DK) and 15 in Bangalore (India) .
 The department is overall responsible for the global distribution of Novo Nordisk products between production sites and to our affiliates and regional offices across the globe, focusing on delivering a high service while balancing the environmental footprint with the fiscal impact. Furthermore, we have responsibility for in- and outbound warehouses in the Product Supply network. 
 While taking the responsibility for global distribution, Global L&D is responsible for overseeing and complying with all regulatory and quality requirements related to distribution of pharmaceuticals, managing the distribution cost and performance management of our warehouses and vendors. 
 

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 manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, please contact Senior Manage Said Chayesteh at +45 3075 3895 with any questions or for further information.

Deadline

March 1st, 2025.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include your motivation for applying for this specific role in your CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. 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.