SVP Personal Assistant
Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH
Join a Mission-Driven Team as a Personal Assistant to the SVP, Rare Disease
Are you a highly organized, proactive professional with a passion for making a meaningful impact?
We're seeking a dynamic Personal Assistant to support the SVP of our Rare Disease division—an opportunity to work at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and purpose.
The Position
We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful Personal Assistant to support the Senior Vice President (SVP) of our Rare Disease division. This is a dynamic and multifaceted role that goes beyond traditional executive support—offering the opportunity to lead within the admin team, drive cross-functional collaboration, and contribute meaningfully to organisational initiatives. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a broad impact, this role could be a perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide comprehensive executive support to the SVP, including calendar management, meeting preparation, travel coordination, and proactive task follow-up
· Coordinate the annual planning wheel and act as a key liaison between the SVP office, HR, Communications, and internal stakeholders
· Foster a strong, collaborative Rare Disease admin team by sharing best practices, mentoring peers, and supporting workload balancing
· Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and networks, including the Zurich-based CT group and organisational events
· Serve as the main point of contact for Rare Disease admin collaboration with Global Business Services, promoting alignment and innovation across regions
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent administrative education, combined with 5 + years of experience supporting C-level executives, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
· Strong IT proficiency and ability to quickly adapt to new digital tools and systems
· Excellent organisational understanding and planning skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules and priorities
· Fluent in English, both written and spoken; able to communicate clearly across all levels of the organisation
· Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and networking skills, especially in international and intercultural settings
· High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
· Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to remain efficient and composed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Rare Disease, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the global head office of the rare disease arm of Novo Nordisk. We are focused on improving the lives of people with serious chronic rare diseases. Patients are at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to be a leader in rare blood disorders and rare endocrine disorders. We live the Novo Nordisk Way and draw on the company’s rich heritage. Our working environment is entrepreneurial and fast-paced, and we are an ambitious team that values curiosity and generosity. If this spirit is appealing to you, then we may be the right place for you.
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 60,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
Contact
If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.
Deadline
Please submit your application via our online application tool by 5 June 2025
Please click on 'apply now' to submit your resume and motivational letter in English. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.
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.