Leadership Development Partner (m/w/d)
Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, DE
As a global life science company with over 77.000 employees, we are committed to defeating serious chronic diseases. With our innovative medicines, we help millions of people around the world improve their quality of life. And we hire people who look ahead with us and are highly motivated to join our mission.
Are you passionate about developing leaders and driving real business impact? Do you have the operational experience to build and deliver impactful training programs to commercial organizations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment?
If the answer is yes, we invite you to apply for the position of Leadership Development Partner and help ensure the relevant skills for our leaders through innovative learning and development solutions.
About the department
You will be part of the People & Organizational Development team within the People & Organization (P&O) department, consisting of 3 dedicated professionals. Based in Mainz, Germany, our team is committed to supporting the growth and development of Novo Nordisk Germany. We guide employees throughout their entire career journey in the company—helping them get started, supporting their professional development, and highlighting opportunities for personal growth.
The position
As a Leadership Development Partner, you will play a key role in shaping the relevant skills for our commercial leaders. Your mission is to ensure our people are equipped to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment—contributing directly to the Grow Germany strategy. You will work at the intersection of strategy and development, designing and delivering tailored leadership offerings, coaching individuals, and ensuring that our people are ready for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Your main responsibilities include:
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Designing, delivering, and reinforcing leadership development programs aligned with commercial business needs and our ambitious Grow Germany strategy
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Creating impactful learning activities that enhance leadership skills and drive performance
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Coaching and mentoring commercial leaders to support their individual growth journeys
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Owning and evolving the onboarding program for all new employees in Germany
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Supporting change management initiatives and collaborating internationally to embed global offerings locally
Qualifications
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University degree in psychology or humanities or comparable training with solid HR experience
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Several years' experience in people development or education as certified trainer/coach; pharmaceutical or international industry is an advantage
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Ability to identify competency gaps and translate them into relevant development activities with commercial impact
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Experience in different HR-functions and working with leaders from different levels of an organization is an advantage
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Fluency in German and English
Working at Novo Nordisk means - changing lives
As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we at Novo Nordisk have pursued a strong mission since our foundation in 1923: to fight diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. We are proud of our employees. Their enthusiasm and daily commitment are the guarantee of our success. We value their individuality and diversity and want them to develop their talents in a constructive working atmosphere. We therefore rely on respectful, inclusive and appreciative interaction with one another. Come to Novo Nordisk. Let's make the world a better place together!
Contact
Are you interested in this exciting position? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. The talent acquisition team will reach out to you afterwards.
Application deadline
The deadline is 26th May 2025. Please apply promptly via our online portal, as interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis.
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.