Senior Manager, Strategic Projects

Are you passionate about driving impactful projects, shaping organisational excellence, and supporting senior leadership in a dynamic and international environment? Join Novo Nordisk as a Sr Manager, Strategic Projects for both Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Corporate Affairs team and EUCAN People & Organisation regional team — a unique role that combines strategic partnership with hands-on project leadership.

Your new role
As Sr Manager, Strategic Projects you will play a dual role: leading high-impact crossfunctional projects across EUCAN markets and Corporate Affairs; and support strategic projects in EUCAN People & Organisation (P&O) with a EUCAN market and Regional Office impact. You’ll act as a key partner in driving business priorities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring operational excellence within the Executive Office.

In this role you will:

• Lead and manage crossfunctional projects across EUCAN functions and markets, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Align stakeholders and project workstreams, managing expectations and fostering strong collaboration.
• Support the VP of P&O with strategic projects for Region EUCAN and the Regional Office, including data insights, progress tracking and the communication of impact. Projects include Implementation of in-office culture, Recognition platform, Title alignment and future taxonomy, New performance management process, Capabilities for now and the future (analysis), incl ‘Affiliate of the Future’ and Strategic alignment / updated EUCAN strategy. 
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing organisational insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Shape and drive department initiatives, promoting knowledge sharing, strong team spirit, and skill development.
• Prepare and facilitate key meetings, including agenda setting, briefing materials, and follow-ups.

Your new department

You will report into EUCAN Corporate Affairs department, which is at the heart of driving impactful initiatives across the region. Based in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the team collaborates closely with various functions to optimise processes and deliver results that make a difference. Joining this team means being part of a supportive and motivated group of professionals who are committed to achieving excellence in every project. The role is based in Ørestad, offering a vibrant work-place atmosphere and opportunities for growth.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a proactive, structured, and solution-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You have strong stakeholder management skills, are highly independent, and have the ability to communicate effectively across all organisational levels. 

To be successful, you should have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with a focus on commercial, economic, scientific, or engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of proven track record in a strategy consulting and/or corporate project management role.
• Demonstrated ability to apply consulting and financial frameworks and methodologies effectively.
• Strong functional experience in areas such as strategy, business development, marketing, sales, product development, supply chain, organisational development, or digital transformation. Knowledge and experience in Human Resources disciplines is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across functions and geographies.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer
In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information
To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
Apply by 13th of November 2025.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.