Senior P&O Consultant to People Care & Benefits

People, Organisation & Corporate Affairs

Bagsværd, Denmark

We are looking for a data-driven P&O specialist with a primary focus on driving strategic education projects, with strong ownership of project execution.

Your new role

You will design, set up, and run education initiatives with internal and external partners across the education ecosystem, from primary schools to universities. You will create project plans, coordinate with partners, and drive initiatives from concept to implementation. You will identify collaboration opportunities, develop partnerships aligned with our competencies and goals, and build strong stakeholder relationships to strengthen Novo Nordisk’s position in education and university relations.

You are a champion for the team, working with practical tools, templates, and processes that improve planning, tracking, and delivery. You will coach colleagues and ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery. In addition to driving strategic education, you will also work on concept creation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify needs and opportunities for collaboration and develop partnership proposals aligned with organisational goals on education and university relations
• Build and maintain partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to support a data- and knowledge-based approach to positioning Novo Nordisk
• Coordinate and facilitate cross‑organisational collaboration and networks
• Drive successful external P&O vendor partnerships.

Your skills & qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Legal, Social Sciences, Business)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in education relations or related areas, with demonstrated strategic and hands‑on delivery experience
• Comfortable by working with data and has a data mindset
• Strong project management skills; up‑to‑date toolbox of methods and tools
• Comfortable working in a global matrix organisation; experience from pharma is a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English and Danish
• Practical, action‑oriented mindset and strong stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of how to drive successful vendor partnerships.

About The Department
You will become part of the People Care & Benefits team anchored in POCA. You will join a group of colleagues who thrive on a good working atmosphere, where we keep communication open, informal, and focused on getting things done together.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 to 838,100 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact
For further information please contact Head of People Care and Benefits: Charlotte Lundblad on: hcld@novonordisk.com  

Deadline
20 September 2026.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.