Project Manager

Are you an experienced project manager who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments? In this role, you will lead medium‑complexity development and life‑cycle management projects that have a real impact on our portfolio and patients worldwide. You will work closely with stakeholders across the value chain to ensure high‑quality, timely and value‑driven project outcomes.

Your new role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving product development and life‑cycle management (LCM) projects from scope definition to execution, applying a strong portfolio and value‑creation mindset. You will provide strategic input, manage risks, and ensure effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading medium‑complexity product development and LCM projects with accountability for quality, cost and timelines
• Defining project scope, success criteria, plans and critical paths in alignment with portfolio priorities
• Managing internal and external stakeholders, including external development partners where relevant
• Driving effective cross‑functional collaboration, communication and decision‑making
• Contributing to scenario planning and portfolio decisions across the CVP+ area

Your new department

You will be part of a global project environment within product development, working across functions such as R&D, CMC, Quality, Regulatory Affairs and external partners. The department operates in a highly complex, international setting and plays a key role in advancing development projects across the value chain.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you bring solid project management expertise combined with strong stakeholder and communication skills.

We imagine that you have:

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field and formal project management training
• Several years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project management roles
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders in a regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Fluency in written and spoken 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.

Contact: For further information about the position, please contact Associate Director, Mie Hviid Hahn-Pedersen at +45-34442581

Application deadline: 30th of April

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.