Do you have a knack for project management and would like to be part of a forward-thinking and committed team? Are you eager to join a dynamic environment, interacting with senior stakeholders on a global scale? 

 

If you are ready to grow alongside experienced colleagues, we look forward to welcoming you in the Cardiovascular & Renal Disease (CV&RD) Therapy Area. Apply today and join us on an exciting journey!

 

The position
As a Project Coordinator, you will work closely with the Project Vice Presidents within the department, managing project budgets and developing comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, and resource allocation.

 

Your other key responsibilities include:

Coordinating activities across the Global Project Team, regional sub-teams, broader functional teams, as well as organizing ad hoc meetings Preparing and submitting monthly project reports, as well as drafting scientific communication related to project activities and writing meeting minutes  Managing calendars and preparing presentation slide decks for various interactions, adjusting project plans as needed according to governance and dependencies Creating and maintaining a comprehensive stakeholder list, along with a strategic plan for their involvement and information 

 

Additionally, your role involves following-up on project plans, workstream progress, and milestones, engaging stakeholders continuously, especially when unforeseen challenges arise.

 

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we imagine you:

Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field Demonstrate relevant practical experience in a similar role within a complex, matrixed organization  Possess strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels  Showcase fluency in both written and spoken English

 

Previous experience with project coordination or management in a pharmaceutical R&D company is an advantage.

 

As a person, you are structured and organized, caring for details accuracy.  You are collaborative and open to other opinions and views. Proactive and quick to learn, you bring an action-oriented approach, able to operate in a dynamic environment with multiple concurrent tasks.

 

About the department
The position is anchored in the Internal & External Projects department that is part of the Cardiovascular & Renal Disease Therapy Area within Research & Early Development. We are fully dedicated to bringing a diversified portfolio of potential novel treatment options for patients living with cardiometabolic diseases into clinical testing.

 

You will become part of a truly international team, where colleagues are eager to exchange knowledge, as well as gain insights from your expertise. Within our team, we foster open communication, a positive mindset, and a strong enthusiasm for both personal and professional growth. 

 

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 more information, please contact Michael Nyberg, Vice President, Internal and External Projects, Cardiovascular & Renal Disease, at znyb@novonordisk.com.

 

Deadline
15 May 2025. 

 

Applications will be reviewed 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 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 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.