Senior Executive Search Advisor

People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs 
Bagsværd, Denmark  

Shape the future of Novo Nordisk by identifying and attracting the senior leaders who will drive our mission forward. As a trusted advisor to our most senior stakeholders, you'll own end-to-end executive search and succession for roles that truly matter. 

Your new role 

As Senior Executive Search Advisor, you will act as the strategic advisor to senior leaders, within our Research & Development organisation. You will combine deep business understanding, market insight and rigorous executive assessment to help leaders make confident, future-focused decisions. You will operate at the intersection of business strategy, leadership assessment and succession planning, ensuring we attract and select leaders with the capability, mindset and values to deliver lasting change for long-term health. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Shape executive leadership outcomes by owning end-to-end senior leadership search and prioritised external succession, ensuring impactful, future‑fit appointments for critical roles  

• Integrate deeply with the business, acting as a trusted thought partner to EVP/SVP leaders and HRBPs to understand strategic priorities, leadership gaps and organisational context  

• Define and drive search strategy, in partnership with Executive Sourcing, aligning stakeholders on role scope, leadership profile and market approach to enable confident, high-quality decision-making  

• Deliver rigorous executive assessment, leveraging structured interviews and Hogan assessments to provide fact‑based insights on leadership capability, risk and long‑term potential  

• Build sustainable external succession pipelines, ensuring continuity and enterprise alignment by serving as the primary search advisor for Research & Development for assigned EVP/SVP areas 

Your new department 

In People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs, you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives. 

Within P&O sits our Global Talent Acquisition function. You will join our international Senior Leadership Team, playing a critical role in securing the executive talent that will lead Novo Nordisk into the future.  

Your skills & qualifications 

We are seeking an experienced executive search professional who operates with agility, business proximity and strong influencing capability. You bring both strategic perspective and hands-on execution, with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and business needs. 

You bring: 

• A relevant degree (e.g. HR, business, psychology or similar) 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience delivering senior-level hiring, either within executive search firms or an in-house executive environment, applying a range of assessment methodologies 

• A proven track record of integrating closely with senior business leaders, building trusted advisory relationships across complex, global organisations 

• Strong business and organisational acumen, with the ability to quickly understand strategy, context and leadership implications; experience with Research & Development environments is a strong advantage 

• Demonstrated ability to influence and advise at C‑suite level, balancing challenge and partnership to support high‑quality leadership decisions 

• A collaborative, enterprise mindset, with comfort working across functions, geographies and cultures 

You are outcome‑oriented and adaptable, able to manage multiple high‑impact priorities in a matrixed, virtual environment. You communicate with clarity and conviction, bringing strong written, verbal and presentation skills suitable for the most senior audiences. 

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. In this role, you'll help shape the leadership that will carry this mission forward for generations to come. 

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. You'll work closely with our most senior leaders, gaining unparalleled insight into our business while building expertise that will define the future of executive search and succession. 

Deadline
23rd April 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.