Project Manager

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Are you motivated by turning ambitions into action and driving responsible and sustainable sourcing in a global organisation?

We are looking for a new colleague to drive Responsible Sourcing processes and frameworks ensuring our commitment to the Triple Bottom Line through which we strive to conduct our business in an economically, socially, and environmentally responsible way.

Your new role

As Project Manager, you will join a team of 10 employees responsible for Novo Nordisk’s human rights and environmental agenda towards our global suppliers. You will support the execution and development of Novo Nordisk’s Responsible Sourcing Programme across indirect spend, to ensure we uphold our commitment to the UN Guiding Principles and comply with upcoming legislation. This is a hands‑on, execution‑oriented role where you will ensure Responsible Sourcing requirements are implemented consistently and both suppliers and internal teams are supported in day‑to‑day activities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Responsible Sourcing initiatives are integrated into our overall business operations.
• Delivering capability‑building activities for procurement and auditors through training sessions, guidance and practical materials.
• Operating human rights and environmental due diligence activities, risk assessments, questionnaires, supplier follow‑up and progress monitoring, through strong data analysis.
• Supporting supplier negotiations and internal handling of Responsible Sourcing requirements.
• Drive Responsible Sourcing audit activities, including audit nomination support, follow‑up on findings and closure of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Stay up to date with emerging legislation, trends and best practices to incorporate them into our programme.

Your new department

The world is changing and so are we. With a significant growth outlook for Novo Nordisk, it is essential to drive compliance to protect our licence to operate, and drive progress towards our environmental targets and ambitions. Environmental Responsibility is doing just that. We are ~60 employees, a diverse unit of specialists, project managers, consultants and experts, together working towards our common goal while still finding time for fun.

Your skills and qualifications

• A MSc degree (e.g. in sustainability, environmental mgmt., supply chain management, business management or similar)
• 2–4 years of relevant experience within sustainability, responsible sourcing, compliance, supplier management, audit coordination or due diligence operations
• Have strong project management skills, including the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Possess knowledge of international labour standards, CSDDD, human rights and environmental issues, and sustainability best practices
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to focus on critical priorities, articulate key risks and implications to stakeholders, and drive informed, data‑based decision‑making.
• Are a strong communicator and collaborator with a can-do approach, fluent in both oral and written English

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

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 to 838,100 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.

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.

Contact
For further information about the position, please contact Maya Reilly at mjiq@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
17 May 2026

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.