Project Director, Organisational Development

This role is about more than driving change — it’s about shaping the organisation of tomorrow. You’ll lead transformative design projects, reimagine structures, and steer strategic initiatives that turn vision into lasting impact.

Your new role

As Project Director, Organisational Development, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape all aspects of talent and organisational development and have a decisive influence in the growth and future business success in International Operations Strategic Office (IO-SO). You will work closely with the leadership team to develop solutions around organizational development, culture and ways of working to achieve our ambitious business targets.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing organisational development initiatives by designing strategies to enhance effectiveness, driving cross-functional capability building, monitoring impact on goals, and partnering with senior leaders to align HR efforts with business objectives.
• Leading the organisational development review process by establishing strategic workforce planning maturity, guiding regional organisational review meetings, and designing IO organisational review materials.
• Leading and driving large organisational design projects by designing and managing diverse initiatives, adapting roles to project scope and building strong relationships to ensure alignment and collaboration across departments. 
• Driving change management initiatives by leading organisational transitions, developing frameworks and tools for smooth adoption of new processes and systems and equipping leaders and teams with guidance and training to navigate change effectively.

Your new department

Headquartered in Zurich, International Operations (IO) covers 22 time-zones and has over 16,000 employees around the world working passionately to change over 33 million patients’ lives each day. As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s growth, and a geographical scope of 5 Regions covering 194 countries, IO offers a dynamic environment and a world of opportunities.

At Novo Nordisk, we aim to hire the best talent and support their development by acting as a Talent Incubator. To ensure the development of our high potential talents at Novo Nordisk, the IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub which offers employees the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in the strategic office and establish their international network, before moving on to positions in global, the regions and markets where they can share their expertise and make space for future talents to have an opportunity to experience rotations. For a position like this, international mobility within a time horizon of three years is a requirement.

Your skills & qualifications

We seek a visionary, results-driven leader with deep expertise in organisational development and change management — the ideal candidate excels at designing and implementing transformative initiatives that boost effectiveness and engagement. This role demands a strategic thinker who operates with independence, guides the organisational development and change management community and drives continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on organisational development and change management or management consulting experience with focus on organisational change and design.
• Leadership experience in managing (indirectly) cross-functional teams is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English with the capability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment and across diverse cultural settings.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Deadline
Oct 28th, 2025. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

Disclaimer

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on

solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.