Strategic Executive Assistant to SVP, Global P&O

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark, seeks a SVP Personal Assistant to partner with the SVP of Global P&O Services & Workforce Enablement. You will manage complex priorities, coordinate leadership meetings, events and business processes, freeing leaders to focus on strategic decisions.

With at least 5 years in administrative roles, you will demonstrate discretion, independence and a proactive, service-minded approach.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in administrative support roles, including complex calendar management, travel coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
• A highly structured and organised approach, combined with a genuine interest in the business that helps you understand the SVP’s priorities, anticipate needs and stay ahead of upcoming demands.
• Proven ability to work independently, improve processes and mentor colleagues, with demonstrated indirect leadership skills.
• Discretion and loyalty in handling confidential information.
• An efficient, service-minded and flexible way of working, with a practical, problem-solving mindset and a proactive, change-ready approach.
• A way of working that reflects how we work at Novo: clear priorities, decisive follow-through, honest feedback, respect and integrity.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive, confidential and highly independent administrative support to the SVP, including complex calendar management, travel coordination and executive support, while working closely with the Executive Assistant and the P&O Business Partner to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Acting as ambassador and trusted representative for the SVP and the Global P&O Services & Workforce Enablement area, helping drive collaboration and alignment across functions and stakeholders.
• Coordinating SVP-level leadership meetings, off-sites and townhalls together with the Executive Assistant, as well as independently coordinating cross-functional activities and events.
• Collaborating with leaders and stakeholders on annual business processes, including budget planning.
• Acting as proxy/delegate in relevant IT systems and supporting governance of department and area collaboration platforms, including SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Driving continuous improvement of administrative processes, ways of working and digital solutions, while providing functional leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing across the PA and administrative community.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion

Leadership mentoring

English fluency

Structured organisation

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark, seeks a SVP Personal Assistant to partner with the SVP of Global P&O Services & Workforce Enablement. You will manage complex priorities, coordinate leadership meetings, events and business processes, freeing leaders to focus on strategic decisions.

With at least 5 years in administrative roles, you will demonstrate discretion, independence and a proactive, service-minded approach.