Strategy & Transformation Projects Lead – Associate Director

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 941,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark is seeking an Associate Business Support Director to translate strategy into action within the CEO & Transformation Office. You will partner with the Senior Director to plan, prioritise and track key strategic initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience in project delivery, governance and executive communications, with fluency in English and a track record in complex international settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, Project Management or another relevant discipline
• Proven experience in project management, transformation, strategy, management consulting, finance, business support or a related field within a complex international organisation
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Experience preparing presentations, analyses, decision papers and executive-level communication materials
• Strong analytical, planning, facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear recommendations
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated environment is considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate business‑critical projects from planning through execution, ensuring clear governance, milestones, deliverables and stakeholder alignment
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations, analyses and decision materials for senior leadership forums and executive processes
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues and dependencies, providing clear recommendations and escalating matters when required
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and cross‑functional discussions to drive decisions, maintain momentum and ensure successful delivery
• Continuously improve project governance practices, tools and ways of working to strengthen execution, collaboration and organisational effectiveness

Skills

Project management

Strategy development

Stakeholder leadership

Executive communication materials

Analytical & presentation skills

English fluency

Pharma/regulatory environment (adv)

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, Project Management or another relevant discipline

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark is seeking an Associate Business Support Director to translate strategy into action within the CEO & Transformation Office. You will partner with the Senior Director to plan, prioritise and track key strategic initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience in project delivery, governance and executive communications, with fluency in English and a track record in complex international settings.