Environmental Project Manager

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to drive the Scope 3 decarbonisation agenda in collaboration with procurement, sourcing, and external partners. You’ll accelerate upstream supply decarbonisation across strategic raw material categories and translate priorities into concrete initiatives with measurable progress.

You will join Environmental Responsibility within Corporate Strategy & Sustainability, a collaborative team driving company-wide environmental ambitions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in sustainability, sourcing/procurement, supplier engagement or environment-related fields, preferably related to supply chain decarbonisation.
• Solid understanding of greenhouse gas accounting and reporting, particularly Scope 3 emissions.
• Proven project management skills to drive cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier decarbonisation initiatives across selected raw material categories from strategy development through implementation.
• Identify and develop decarbonisation opportunities that reduce GHG emissions from raw materials.
• Collaborate with Sourcing & Procurement and business areas to prioritise and deliver decarbonisation initiatives with measurable impact.
• Provide sustainability guidance to stakeholders on decarbonisation opportunities and pathways.
• Manage cross-functional projects across sustainability, sourcing & procurement to ensure alignment and execution.
• Represent Novo Nordisk in external sustainability partnerships and collaborations to advance decarbonisation ambitions.
• Track progress, collect data, and report initiatives and results to stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability

Project Management

GHG accounting

English fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s in environmental science

Job description

Are you passionate about sustainability and climate action? Do you have experience at the intersection of sustainability and procurement?? Then come join Novo Nordisk as an Environmental Project Manager and help drive our Scope 3 decarbonisation agenda in collaboration with procurement, sourcing, and external partners – contributing to our ambition of achieving zero environmental impact.

In this role, you will play a key part in accelerating upstream supply decarbonisation across strategic raw material categories, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into concrete initiatives and measurable progress.

Novo Nordisk must achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2045, with our supply chain responsible for 96% of our total GHG emissions. Therefore, it is crucial to work closely with sourcing and procurement functions, category managers and suppliers to identify, devel-op and execute on the right decarbonisation levers.

Your Responsibilities Within This Role Will Include

• Lead supplier decarbonisation initiatives across selected raw material categories, from strategy development through implementation.
• Identify, assess, and develop decarbonisation opportunities that reduce green-house gas emissions associated with raw materials.
• Partner with Sourcing & Procurement and business areas to prioritise, develop, and deliver decarbonisation initiatives that create measurable impact.
• Provide sustainability guidance and sparring for stakeholders on supplier decarbonisation opportunities, technologies and implementation pathways
• Manage cross-functional projects across sustainability, sourcing & procurement and business areas to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution
• Represent Novo Nordisk in external sustainability partnerships and industry collaborations, helping advance our decarbonisation ambitions and contribute to broader systems change.
• Track progress, collect data, and communicate initiatives, learnings and results to internal and external stakeholders

Your new department

You will join Environmental Responsibility, which is part of the business area CEO Office, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability. With around 60 colleagues, Environmental Responsibility brings together a diverse group of specialists, project managers, and consultants who are passionate about driving our environmental ambitions while having fun.

You will join a highly collaborative and supportive team with a positive working environment, strong ambitions, and a shared commitment to delivering results.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• A master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability, sourcing and procurement, supplier engagement or environment-related fields, preferably related to supply chain or raw material decarbonisation
• Solid understanding of greenhouse gas accounting and reporting practices, particularly related to Scope 3 emissions, sourcing and raw materials
• Proven project management skills and the ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Personal Competencies We Are Looking For Includes

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape, build trusted relationships and influence across all organisational levels
• Ability to think strategically and creatively about new decarbonisation levers, while ensuring practical execution and stakeholder alignment
• A strategic and innovative mindset, combined with a pragmatic approach to turning decarbonisation opportunities into tangible results.

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 – and that commitment extends to the health of our planet. Here, your expertise in sustainability will connect directly to our mission, enabling you to see the tangible impact of your work on both environmental outcomes and the patients who depend on our products.

You will be surrounded by driven colleagues who share your ambition and supported to grow within an organisation that genuinely invests in its people as whole persons.

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 651.000,00 DKK to 956.900,00 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.

More information

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, please contact Carina Christine Skovmøller, Director, Circular for Zero Roadmaps, on [e-mail]. Please be advised Carina will not support queries about your recruitment status, Carina will only answer questions about the role.

Deadline

16 August 2025.

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.