Project Lead, DevTRAIN

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Are you an experienced Project Lead and would you like to be an influential part of DevTRAIN, which is part of the Development organisation? 

We are seeking a new Project Lead to provide dedicated support to our Corporate Vice President (CVP), and head of Development Transformation & Insights (DevTRAIN). As we are going through an exciting transformation in both Novo Nordisk and Development, DevTRAIN has an instrumental role in setting the strategic direction, which will enable us to unlock our long-term aspirations. As the project lead, you will play a key role in driving the execution of our aspirations in DevTRAIN. 

If you are passionate about working in a diverse, forward-thinking environment and thrive on facilitating seamless collaboration at the highest levels, you are the one we are looking for! 

The Position
As a Project Lead, you will be reporting to the head of DevTRAIN and you will be part of the DevTRAIN leadership team. You will work closely with the entire DevTRAIN leadership team across multiple projects and areas. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving the key strategic initiatives supporting the realisation of DevTRAIN ambitions, driving a range of day-to-day activities representing the area across the Development organisation. 

In close collaboration with the Development EVP communication team, you will contribute to communication projects impacting the entire Development organisation, as well as driving the communication across DevTRAIN.

Your main responsibilities will be focused on: 
•    Strategic and trusted sparring partner to the head of DevTRAIN and the entire DevTRAIN leadership team 
•    Proactively driving effective business processes together with key partners including the HRBP and the Finance Partner. 
•    Driving the coordination and execution of all types of DevTRAIN management meetings in the area as well as ensuring the coordination of a solid preparation and progression of actions
•    Ensuring alignment and collaboration as well as establishing trusted relations with all our partners
•    Representing DevTRAIN as a member of the Development EA group and contribute to alignment and coordination of activities across several Development areas
 
Our commitment to innovation also applies to the way we work. We therefore embrace the hybrid workplace – with a blend of home office in Denmark and on-site office-based work in Copenhagen area, Denmark where our team is based.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following:

• An academic degree in science or business combined with relevant experience fitting the seniority of the role, you could also hold an academic degree in communication, where you subsequently have added relevant business experience
• Insights on R&D or the commercial parts of Novo Nordisk are considered a plus
• Experience operating in a complex, swiftly changing and enthusiastic environment 
• Skilled networker managing through uncertainties with a strong analytic mindset, and you easily focus on what is most important
• Passionate about constant improvement, taking pride in delivering high-quality results, sometimes at a fast pace
• Stakeholder management skills, with conducting business analyses, developing strategies and managing project portfolios 

 
On a personal level, you are known for your proactive, collaborative, and energetic attitude when dealing with challenges. Moreover, you have strong analytical and communication skills, you have a structured and practical approach to your tasks enabling you to deliver in due time as well as proficient in written and spoken English. 
 
About the department
We want to be recognised as trusted partners unlocking the full value of internal and external innovation by leading transformation, providing insights and facilitating collaboration enabling sustainable growth across Development. We are five dedicated functions: Development Strategy, Development Portfolio & Project Excellence, Development External Innovation, Development Change Management and Development Sustainable Business. We aim to be the best-in class within our area, and we work hard to secure an outstanding workplace characterised by a high focus on having a lot of fun and mental well-being.  We are currently approx. 100 colleagues all based in Søborg.  

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 63,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact
For further information, please contact Peter Hugreffe Ankersen at PHAK@novonordisk.com.
 
Deadline
9 March 2025
 

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.