VP Assistant

Safety Operations

Søborg, Denmark

Do you thrive on keeping the bigger picture in view while providing high-quality administrative coordination in a professional, multicultural environment where your contribution is visible? If so, we are looking for an experienced and organised VP Assistant to join our team.

Your new role

As a VP Assistant within Safety Operations (SO), you will play a central role in keeping our area running effectively. You will work closely with the VP and the SO Leadership Team, coordinating key activities and helping drive strategic priorities, clear communication, and strong alignment across global teams.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Organising meetings, including preparing agendas, presentations, and summaries of action points
• Managing the VP’s calendar, travel coordination, and related administrative tasks
• Preparing briefings, presentations, and communication material for the VP
• Updating and maintaining shared platforms and directories, including Teams, SharePoint, and mailing lists
• Supporting the LoB budget process and follow-up to ensure utilisation is monitored and transparent
• Coordinating events and seminars, and working with stakeholders to deliver them smoothly across global, regional, and affiliate teams
• Maintaining a strong ‘house in order’ approach by managing administrative processes efficiently and partnering with assistant colleagues across the GVP area

Your new department

You will join the Safety Operations team—a dedicated group of over 400 professionals across Søborg and Bangalore—anchored in the GVP area of Global Patient Safety within the Research & Development organisation.

We are the backbone of Pharmacovigilance (PV) at Novo Nordisk, ensuring efficient and high-quality end-to-end processing of safety cases (adverse events), ultimately supporting effective safety surveillance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

Your skills & qualifications

As a person, you work well independently and bring a positive, inclusive approach. You are detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to move work forward while maintaining high quality. You also collaborate well with others and adapt easily when priorities shift.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar VP/CVP Assistant role
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including presentation support
• The ability to think beyond the immediate and work in a structured, efficient way
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in engaging with multiple stakeholders
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• A change-ready mindset with a constructive and solution-focused approach
• The ability to role model the NN Way in all interactions
• Strong IT skills, including extensive knowledge of MS applications and NN systems, with regular use of AI tools

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 499,600.00 to 734,400.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

A competitive benefits package is offered, including a pension scheme (currently 13% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution) in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for Salaried Employees (Industriens Funktionæroverenskomst or “IFO”). Benefits also include a free choice account of currently 10% and 4% holiday allowance.

More information

For further information, please contact Gitte Aagaard Philipsen at gtep@novonordisk.com. Please note that Gitte will not be able to provide updates on your recruitment status and can only respond to questions about the role.

Deadline

17 June 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please do not hesitate to apply.

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but please include a description of your motivation for this position and explain why you believe you are the best fit in your CV.

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.