Senior Organisational Development Partner

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; Remote; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bagsværd, Denmark, is seeking a Senior Organisational Development Partner to independently lead complex organisation design initiatives across functions and EVP areas, from problem definition to implementation and outcomes. You will help senior leaders build capabilities, accountabilities and ways of working to compete and deliver for people living with serious chronic diseases.

You will combine strategic advice with hands-on delivery, framing challenges with business

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, strategy, organisation, HR or related field.
• Typically, 5–8 years of relevant experience in organisational development, OD design, consulting, or strategic HR with substantial OD delivery.
• Track record of independently leading complex organisational assignments from problem definition through implementation.
• Credibility advising senior leaders and working with strategy and HR stakeholders in a global organisation.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear recommendations.
• Experience improving OD approaches and building capability through practical guidance, facilitation and coaching.
• Strategic judgement and initiative with the confidence to challenge constructively and balance analytical rigour with execution.
• Interest in how AI changes work, roles and organisational capabilities; practical experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Frame complex organisational challenges with business leaders, HR Partners and strategy colleagues; define the case for change and measures of success.
• Develop organisation and operating model options that connect strategy and capabilities with structures, processes and performance.
• Combine data and business insight into concise recommendations and decision requests for senior leaders.
• Lead assignments through design and implementation planning; establish governance and follow up on adoption and results.
• Facilitate senior leadership discussions and contribute to organisational reviews and job architecture.
• Strengthen OD practice by developing reusable methods, coaching OD colleagues and building capability among leaders.

Skills

Mastery in OD principles

Strategic advisory

Analytical facilitation

Complex project leadership

Change management

AI & future of work awareness

Education

Master’s degree in business, strategy, HR or related field

Job description

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Senior Organisational Development Partner

Category: Human Resource Management

Location: Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Your impact begins here

Help shape how Novo turns strategy into results. As Senior Organisational Development Partner, you will independently lead complex organisation design assignments across functions and Executive Vice President (EVP) areas, from defining the challenge to following through on implementation and outcomes. You will help senior leaders build the capabilities, accountabilities and ways of working needed to compete, so teams can focus on delivering for people living with serious chronic diseases.

What you’ll bring

• A relevant master’s degree in business, strategy, organisation, HR or a related field.
• Typically, 5–8 years of relevant experience in organisational development or design, consulting, or strategic HR with substantial OD delivery.
• A track record of independently leading complex organisational assignments from problem definition and design through implementation follow-up.
• Credibility advising senior business leaders and working with strategy and HR stakeholders in a global organisation.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into clear recommendations and deliver results through others.
• Experience improving OD approaches and building capability through practical guidance, facilitation and coaching.
• Strategic judgement and initiative, with the confidence to challenge constructively, reconcile competing priorities and balance analytical rigour with practical execution.
• An interest in how AI changes work, roles and organisational capabilities; practical experience in this area is an advantage.

Useful, but not essential:

• Experience building organisational capabilities through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

What you’ll do

You will combine strategic advice with hands‑on delivery, taking an enterprise perspective while addressing the needs of individual business areas.

• Frame complex organisational challenges with business leaders, HR Business Partners and strategy colleagues. Define the case for change, design principles and measures of success.
• Develop organisation and operating model options that connect strategy and capabilities with structures, processes, people and measures of performance. Make trade‑offs and recommendations clear.
• Combine organisational data and business insight into concise recommendations and clear decision requests for senior leaders, partnering with People Analytics on analytical needs.
• Lead assignments through design and implementation planning. Establish governance, manage risks and dependencies, agree implementation ownership with business leaders and HR Business Partners, and follow up on adoption and results.
• Facilitate senior leadership discussions and contribute expertise to organisational reviews, workforce segmentation and job architecture.
• Strengthen OD practice by developing reusable methods and tools, building OD capability among leaders and HR Business Partners, and coaching OD colleagues.
• You will shape how the organisation and hence operating model is best set up to deliver on the strategy, and you will see your work through to results.

Who you’ll work with

You will join the Organisational Development and M&A team in People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs (POCA), reporting directly to the Head of Organisational Development and M&A. You will be a trusted adviser to your manager and colleagues and support the POCA Business Partnering Leadership Team on agreed OD priorities.

Your partners will include business leaders, Corporate Strategy, strategy colleagues across EVP areas, HR Business Partners, People Analytics, Centres of Excellence and executive offices/EAs. You will be based at headquarters in Denmark and work across functions, EVP areas and geographies.

What you can expect here

You will have the independence to shape assignments, recommend a direction and see your work through to results. The role offers exposure across the Novo value chain and the opportunity to influence both organisational decisions and how we practise OD.

We value thoughtful challenge, shared ownership and high-quality delivery. You will have clear expectations, support from colleagues and room to make your voice heard. We follow through on decisions and approach organisational change with care for people, integrity and respect for quality.

What we offer

At Novo, 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 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 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.

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