Senior Project Manager - Onboarding & Engagement

Drive talent attraction and engagement initiatives with global reach and shape how thousands of new colleagues experience their first days, weeks and months at one of the world's leading healthcare company – working with a dedicated and diverse team of professionals in Novo Nordisk’s Global Talent Acquisition. 

Your new role 

In this role, you will join an experienced team of professionals working on global talent attraction and engagement initiatives. You will own and evolve the onboarding and engagement experience at Novo Nordisk, ensuring every new hire feels connected to our mission, culture and colleagues from day one. You will also lead key projects within the scope of our area and the broader Talent Acquisition to ensure we attract and hire the best talent. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Driving, maintaining and improving the global onboarding approach to connect new employees to our purpose, values and ways of working 

• Acting as global Process Manager and advisor for Onboarding, engaging with a network of colleagues involved in onboarding-related tasks and deliverables 

• Leading the planning and execution of key projects within Talent Engagement, and the broader Global Talent Acquisition  

• Driving communication and stakeholder engagement on key projects and initiatives 
• Becoming a member of the Talent Engagement leadership team, working closely on our area's priorities and decisions and driving collaboration and alignment 

Your new department

In Talent Engagement, our purpose is to make Novo Nordisk the employer of choice for relevant talent segments, by shaping the talent journey - from awareness to attraction and onboarding - enabling faster, higher-quality hiring through data-driven insights, strong collaboration, and clear focus on delivering business impact. 

We are part of Global Talent Acquisition (GTA), within People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs area at Novo Nordisk. GTA plays a critical role in enabling Novo Nordisk’s success by attracting and hiring the best talent globally.  

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for someone who is self-driven and combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and has genuine passion for creating business impact and an outstanding experience for hiring managers and new hires. 

You bring: 

• A degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Communications or a related field
• Experience in onboarding, employee engagement or employee experience roles is preferred, ideally within a large, global organisation 
• A proven track record of designing and delivering projects / programmes that drive measurable improvements, preferably within the areas of Talent Acquisition or Employee Experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and seniority levels
• Excellent project management capabilities, comfortable managing multiple initiatives in parallel
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English; experience working in an international environment is preferred 

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 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

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

9. Sempteber 2026

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your resume or CV.

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. 

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all 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.