Associate Global Project Lead

Department – Commercial GBS - ESG Reporting

Are you passionate about analysing environmental data and driving sustainability initiatives? Do you have experience in ESG reporting and regulatory requirements? We are looking for a skilled ESG Project Lead to join our ESG reporting department at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to our mission of defeating serious chronic diseases, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As an Associate Global Project Lead-ESG at Novo Nordisk, you will be responsible for:

ESG Reporting Process Management and Improvement, drive environmental data reporting for the annual, quarterly, and other organizational reporting including managing the internal & external reporting also the management of internal organizational ESG queries including stakeholder reach-out, data gathering, query addressal and capability building where necessary. Process and production management of annual reporting including overseeing auditor engagement for environmental/social data.

• Leading environmental data reporting for annual, quarterly and other organizational reporting and Liaison to other reporting functions in Global Business Services to drive digitalization of ESG and environmental reporting processes.

• Manage the organizational adaptation to external and internal ESG reporting standard and management of ESG data and ESG statement of the company’s Annual Report including auditor engagement.

• Audit and Compliance Skills where experience in managing and conducting ESG audits with strong understanding of audit processes and methodologies and ability to prepare for and respond to external audits.

• Proficiency in ESG reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards with experience with data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, data visualization software).

• Familiarity with ESG-related software and platforms (CSRHub, Sustainalytics, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Finance, or related disciplines.

• Professional certifications related to ESG, sustainability, or auditing (e.g., ISO 14001, IEMA, LEED) would be a plus.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in an international business environment.

• Solid knowledge and experience in managing business processes and strategy development.

• Solid understanding of corporate sustainability and ESG reporting standards, raters and rankers.

• Experienced in the discipline of project and portfolio management.

• Experienced in corporate annual reporting.

• Solid experience and demonstrable track record in project management, including the ability to work with discipline and structure, delivering on time and impeccable quality even under tight deadlines.

• Detail-oriented and with focus on quality in processes and deliverables.

About the department

The Sustainability reporting team is part of the Commercial GBS unit at Novo Nordisk. This team focuses on managing the company's internal and external communication on quantitative and qualitative ESG metrices. The team's work is in collaboration with reporting teams across the company's value chain. This team plays a crucial role in providing data-based insights to support business intelligence, optimize effectiveness, manage and control risks associated with ESG data. Our team works with cross-functional stakeholders for ESG internal and external reporting with a high focus on data quality.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

4th May 2025.

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.