Executive Assistant

Are you a proactive, curious person with a can-do mindset? Are you experienced in executive support, project management, and strategy planning? We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team and provide support to the Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Product Supply-Quality (PS Q) at [xxxxx]. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to be a key player in driving strategic activities and ensuring business execution, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. The position
As Executive Assistant in PS QA (PS QA) you will play a key role in setting up this new area. You will assist the CVP and her management team in driving and executing the area’s cross-organizational activities.
Also, you will have the opportunity to:

Assist the CVP in interactions with and reporting to senior management fora.

Initiate and drive the strategic planning process in the area, taking the lead on key strategic projects and business processes that require a specific focus on change management and project planning to ensure successful implementation.

Ensure smooth operation of upcoming and ongoing organizational activities.

Proactively assist the CVP on day-to-day activities, including making presentations and follow up.

Work closely together with the management team to drive excellence and independently run internal improvement activities and projects.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new role, interacting with stakeholders at all organisational levels and with a high degree of exposure to management at several levels. Qualifications
The position is ideal for a candidate with some years of experience in roles related to Executive Assistant, project management and strategy planning. To succeed in this role, you should have:

A Master’s degree e.g. in business administration, Economics or a related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience, for instance as Executive assistant, Project management, Consulting or in roles which require strategic, communicative, and analytical skills.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and have a good understanding of the pharmaceutical Value Chain and Supply Chain.

The ability to effectively plan, prioritise, execute, and follow up in a proactive manner.

Fluent in English and skilled in using MS Office.

On a personal level, you are self-motivated, result-oriented and have a growth mindset. You are curious and have excellent communication and collaboration skills. Your well-structured approach to your tasks demonstrates responsibility and you have a quality mindset and are capable of maintaining an overview in a very dynamic environment. Finally, you have the ability to work independently and initiate, drive and own initiatives while also being a strong team player. About the department PS Q is a newly established area consisting of 5 Product Supply CVP areas reporting to the CVP of Product Supply Quality. The overall responsibility of the newly established unit is to ensure dedicated leadership focus and collaboration on Product Supply running operations across the company. The primary work location for this role will be in Bagsværd, where the CVP is predominantly located. Working at [xxxxx]
[xxxxx] is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. [xxxxx] relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 50,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life-changing. Contact
For further information, please contact Anna Kleine, Corporate Vice President at [xxxxx] Deadline
24 June 2024. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At [xxxxx] we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.