Department Assistant

If you are a service-oriented team player with a positive can-do attitude, who finds joy in providing exceptional service to others, we have an opportunity for you. As a Department Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth processes within a management team, while continuously seeking to optimize and simplify tasks. If you are eager to take on new challenges and learn new tools, we want you on our team! Apply today and join us for a life-changing career! The position As part of the team, you will collaborate closely with other department assistants to solve cross-organisational tasks. Your 'need-to' mindset will help maintain standardized administrative processes across the organisation and avoid over-processing. This position provides excellent opportunities to utilize your personal skills and experiences for personal and professional development. You will have high visibility in an ever-changing organisation, and your competencies will be highly valued. Additionally, you will have the chance to learn from skilled and knowledgeable colleagues. Your main tasks will be:
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders as an active member of the PPI management team
• Support management team with coordinating activities, reporting, agendas, and minutes
• Play a key role in onboarding internal and external colleagues, planning department/team activities, and contributing to department strategy and organisational change management initiatives
• Assist with budget planning and monthly follow-up for the department budget
• Prioritize tasks, work independently, and be proactive in driving new initiatives and process improvements while maintaining standardised administrative processes across the organisation Qualifications We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites: • Preferably have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• You can communicate effectively in Danish and English
• Proficient in MS Office365 and its interconnected functionalities
• Experienced in budget planning and control, with a flair for numbers and familiarity with SAP system
• Preferably have experience in management teams or dynamic organisations
As a person, you are reliable, committed, organised, and focused on serving others. You have a positive attitude and excel at working in a fast-paced team environment with tight deadlines. You are self-driven, work autonomously, and take a proactive approach to ensure effective coordination. You are adaptable and can quickly adjust to new situations in a constantly changing environment. Furthermore, you have expertise in handling sensitive information and are proficient in delivering presentations with exceptional communication skills. About the department Purification Plant 1 (PPI) is a production department responsible for insulin purification. The department consists of approximately 90 employees and a management team of 12 colleagues. As an Assistant, you will report directly to the Department Manager. Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
For further information, please contact Department Manager Marianne Espenhain 3079 8250 or Principal Personal Assistant Anita Vedel Andersen 3079 8009 - no later than May 24, 2024. Deadline
24 May 2024 Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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 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 Novo Nordisk 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.