Rare Disease Therapy Area
Måløv, Denmark

Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives and supporting senior leadership in a dynamic and impactful environment? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence organisational development and innovation? If so, we invite you to join our Rare Disease Therapy Area as an Executive Assistant. Read on and apply today!

Your new role
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the Corporate Vice President (CVP) of the Rare Disease Therapy Area to serve as a trusted advisor and drive key strategic initiatives and operational activities within Research and Early Development (R&ED) and the rest of the value chain in Novo Nordisk. You will be a key member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CVP.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Serve as a strategic advisor to the CVP of Rare Disease Therapy Area, with sparring and support to the CVP as well as the Leadership Team Establish and maintain a robust network within R&ED and the Rare Disease organisation with HR Business Partners, senior leaders etc. Leading organisational development processes (ODP) and goal-setting initiatives in alignment with Novo Nordisk’s broader objectives Conducting project portfolio analyses to ensure strategic fit and prioritisation Planning and organising annual events, agenda preparation and presentation delivery, which includes organising and driving the agenda at the regular leadership team meetings across different therapy areas and R&ED  Representing the CVP and Rare Disease Therapy Area in relevant meetings, steering groups, and partnerships Identifying and implementing best practices to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement

Your new department
The Rare Disease Therapy Area is a vibrant and fast-paced environment dedicated to making a difference for patients with rare diseases. Based in Denmark, with a global reach including the US, our team collaborates across Novo Nordisk’s value chain to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. With a culture that values strategic thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you’ll find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who are committed to making a difference.

 

Your skills and qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional with the following qualifications:

PhD or Master’s degree in life sciences or engineering. Preferably combined with a degree in business related field, e.g. MBA A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a background in R&D, project management, consultancy, or business development Experience in business analysis, strategy development, and project portfolio management within complex stakeholder environments Proven ability to lead cross-organisational initiatives across geographical and cultural boundaries. As well as, excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated experience engaging with executive and senior-level stakeholders Fluency in English, both written and verbal

 

As a person, you bring a strategic and creative mindset, with strong analytical and data-driven capabilities. You communicate clearly and confidently, with the ability to challenge and advise executive leadership. You have strong project management skills and a high level of energy to lead and drive initiatives forward. Furthermore, you are proactive and possess a high level of perseverance.

 

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.

 

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

More information
For further information, please contact CVP Jaya Goyal, at JVOY@novonordisk.com or at +1-8573200646.

 

Deadline
3 August 2025

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

We’re 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.