Executive and Business Support Partner

Novo Nordisk Group; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Gatwick is seeking an Executive & Business Support Partner to provide high-level executive support to the General Manager while collaborating with senior stakeholders on critical projects. Ideal candidates will have strong project planning and communication skills, along with previous experience in executive support in a fast-paced corporate environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic priorities at a global level.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Previous EA or executive support experience at a senior level in a corporate environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support to the General Manager.
• Manage diaries, priorities, and commitments.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders on critical projects.

Skills

Project planning experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

If you are searching for a unique opportunity to step into a dual role in the heart of the business that combines business and executive support for a company that paves the future of pharma, this might be an opportunity for you to join our team in Gatwick, UK.

Your new role

The Executive & Business Support Partner will provide high level executive support to the General Manager ensuring diaries, priorities and commitments are seamlessly managed ensuring that the GM is fully prepared for every meeting and event. At the same time, this dual role will work closely with the Director of Strategy & Analytics, the GM office team and other senior stakeholders across the affiliate in managing and implementing critical projects helping ensure the successful execution of UK affiliates strategic priorities. Day-to-day your tasks will include:

Your new department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194countries and 95% of the world's population, we work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk and to improve health at scale across the globe.

You will join the Executive office part of the Strategy & Analytics team and report directly to the Director of Strategy & Analytics.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll bring with you the following:

• Previous EA or executive support experience at a senior level gained in a fast-paced setting with strong project planning and execution experience in a large corporate environment, preferably with knowledge of project management methodologies and tools as well as MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills for business reporting and creating high-quality presentations.
• Ability to travel to support meetings/events as needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and effective task prioritization.
• Excellent communication, listening, and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration. Able to quickly build credibility with all colleagues and external stakeholders whilst remaining professional and committed to confidentiality.

A degree in a relevant field is desired yet not a must for this role, together with familiarity with process improvement and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

For further information about working at Novo Nordisk, please visit www.novonordisk.com/careers. Be advised, we will not support queries about your recruitment status, and this is not a call for preliminary interviews.

Deadline

6th October 2025.

Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis the position may be closed before the deadline.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.