Sustainability Lead - Execution of Net Zero Strategy

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 % “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. 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.