Associate Process & People Lead

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Business Support, Corporate Procurement
Bagsværd, Denmark

Are you passionate about enabling organisations to perform at their best and thrive at the intersection of connecting strategy, operations, and people development? Do you excel at driving core business processes, ensuring governance, and enabling strong stakeholder collaboration? We are looking for an Associate Process & People Lead to strengthen Business Support in Corporate Procurement.

Your new role

As Associate Process & People Lead, you will act as a close sparring partner to senior management and a key driver of cross‑functional processes. Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and driving strategic planning, performance follow‑up, and reporting processes
• Supporting leadership decision‑making through strong analyses and management material
• Facilitating leadership meetings, communication initiatives, and key governance forums
• Contributing to people and organisational development activities, including talent processes and leadership priorities
• Driving cross‑functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives across Corporate and Global Procurement.

Your new department

Corporate Procurement (CP) plays a central role in enabling Novo Nordisk’s global operations and long-term value creation. Business Support is the strategic backbone responsible for overseeing and enabling the function to effectively meet strategic priorities and internal and external requirements across corporate processes, people & organizational development. You will join a dedicated and diverse team working closely with VP areas, functional leaders, and colleagues across Novo Nordisk.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect you bring a strong combination of analytical capability, project management experience, and stakeholder engagement skills. We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategy, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Experience from tier‑1 consultancies or procurement is beneficial but not required.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to integrate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in navigating complex, global organisations and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
• A proactive mindset, with strong problem‑solving and change‑management capabilities.
• Large capacity for work, managing multiple projects and delivering high quality on time
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and effectively adapt to shifting priorities and tight timelines
• A collaborative approach, pragmatic mindset and ability build trusted relationships at all levels.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Deadline

7. May 2026

Applications will be reviewed continuously, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.