Associate Project Director

Novo Nordisk A/S; Måløv; Remote; DKK 847,000 - 1,245,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking an Associate Project Director to lead high-impact strategic initiatives across Therapeutics Discovery and R&D, collaborating with senior leaders and scientific stakeholders to plan, execute, and implement large cross-functional projects with meaningful business impact.

You will build relationships, drive initiatives independently, and navigate a dynamic stakeholder landscape while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional projects in pharma or life sciences.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across organizational levels.
• Scientific curiosity with ability to collaborate with scientific experts.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset focused on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, execution, and implementation of large, complex cross-functional strategic projects across TD and R&D.
• Ensure pro-active stakeholder management and communication at multiple organisational levels within and outside of TD.
• Develop presentation material and memos to support presentations by senior leaders to R&D Leadership Team, Executive Management, and the Novo Nordisk Board of Directors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives in a highly innovative scientific environment? Do you thrive when navigating complexity, building strong stakeholder relationships, and turning ideas into tangible outcomes? Then this could be your opportunity to join Therapeutics Discovery and help shape the future of drug discovery at Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

As Associate Project Director in the Therapeutics Discovery Executive Office, you will lead high-impact strategic projects that support the leadership agenda across Therapeutics Discovery (TD) and broader Research & Development (R&D). You will work closely with senior leaders and scientific stakeholders, planning, executing and implementing large, complex and cross-functional projects with significant business impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who enjoys working independently, managing diverse stakeholder groups, and leading initiatives in a dynamic environment where priorities can evolve quickly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive planning, execution, and implementation of large, complex and cross-functional strategic projects across TD and R&D
• Ensure pro-active stakeholder management and communication at multiple organisational levels within and outside of TD
• Develop presentation material and memos to support presentations by senior leaders to R&D Leadership Team, Executive Management, and the Novo Nordisk Board of Directors

Success in this role will depend on your ability to build relationships across the organisation, independently drive initiatives forward, and deliver high-quality outcomes while navigating a complex stakeholder landscape.

Your new department

You will join the Therapeutics Discovery Executive Office, a small team that supports strategic execution and organisational development across Therapeutics Discovery in Research & Development.

Our mission in TD is to build and progress a pipeline of competitive novel therapeutics ensuring scientific excellence and operational efficiency in drug discovery, from idea conception to lead candidate selection, with focus on leading core modality and formulation innovation, application, and impact.

Our aim is to accelerate drug innovation, streamline project execution, and enhance overall productivity and time to decision across the research portfolio.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you bring both strong project management skills and the ability to connect with stakeholders across a scientific organisation.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A master's degree within a scientific, engineering, business, or related field
• Significant experience (6+ years) leading complex cross-functional projects, ideally from consulting or project management in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similar environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build trust across organisational levels
• Scientific curiosity and sufficient understanding to collaborate effectively with scientific experts
• A pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset focused on delivering results

As a person, you enjoy bringing people together, creating structure in ambiguous situations, and balancing strategic thinking with practical execution. You are comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and can influence outcomes through collaboration, insight, and credibility.

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 from 847,000.00 to 1,245,100.00 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.

Incentives and Benefits:

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here .

Deadline

20 September 2026.

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.