Novo Nordisk
Sustainability Lead - Execution of Net Zero Strategy
Are you eager to drive actions that reduce Novo Nordisk’s CO2 emissions? Can you see yourself in the position of working collaboratively with stakeholders from all levels of the organization and our external supplier base? Do you like diving into details to find the best solution in a fast-growing environment? If so, we invite you to apply today!
This role will be based in our Bagsværd site.
The position
As our new Sustainability Lead, your main responsibilities will include:
Leading the overall execution of our net zero strategy together with more junior colleagues
Hands-on execution of identified key decarbonization levers
Ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing across relevant governance bodies and working groups
Drive ad hoc deliverables towards IES management and senior leadership
As part of the role, you will serve as the primary contact for implementing net zero initiatives within our capital expenditure domain, leading decarbonization efforts through collaboration with senior project managers and strategic suppliers. Decarbonization efforts could for example entail to anchor the use of low carbon materials in our core processes and decision making, or to promote the use of renewable energy in our supply chain.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate possesses:
A master’s degree in sustainability, supply chain, business, finance, economics, or related fields
At least 6 years of relevant experience in sustainability, project execution, financial processes, optimization projects, or steering complex processes
Insights into environmental impact and understanding of environmental parameters
Previous experience working with low carbon steel and concrete or renewable heat are an advantage but not prerequisite
The ability to independently devise practical solutions for business challenges
Proficiency in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels
Full proficiency in English
As a person, you are ambitious, innovative, and result oriented. You approach tasks with structure, energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude. You have a flair for collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders and thrive within a complex, global environment.
Studies show that members of underrepresented communities do not apply unless they are 100% “qualified”. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we ask you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think.
About the department
Investment | Engineering & Sourcing is part of the Product Supply organization. Product Supply is a modern technology organization that proactively drives the purpose of Novo Nordisk and delivers the highest quality of products to patients in a sustainable and efficient way.
In IES, we play a key role in ensuring that there is sufficient capacity to treat our patients worldwide. We are doing so by supporting our global capex projects succeeding in their projects through engineering and sourcing activities. When we talk about capex projects, we are referring to maintenance and expansion of production facilities.
As a function we sit in the sweet spot between our global supplier base and our colleagues in the projects who are considered our customers.
Due to the large growth in the overall company, we have also a significant increase in capex spend and related projects that we are supporting. This situation gives a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the contributions we are delivering even more as well as driving change through the capex projects in line with the company aspirations.
Today, our team consists of around 70 employees with diverse backgrounds, and we prioritize teamwork, collaboration, and a people-focused culture. Regardless of your experience level, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow within our supportive and inclusive environment.
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