People & Organisation Vice Presidents for Product Supply, Quality & IT

Location:

Bagsværd – Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Manufacturing, Purchasing & Supply Chain

Job ID:

131266596

Posted On: 

25 October 2024

People & Organisation Vice Presidents for Product Supply, Quality & IT

We are seeking four experienced and dynamic P&O leaders to support four key business areas in one of the fastest growing area of Novo Nordisk – Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT).

Are you enthusiastic about organisational development and uniting People & Organisation (P&O) strategies with business goals, positioning HR as a strategic partner to the business? Do you want to play an essential role in shaping the future of our workforce in a pivotal moment of Novo Nordisk’s impressive growth journey? Then we encourage you to look at this exciting opportunity and apply today.  

About the business area

Product Supply, Quality & IT
Product Supply, Quality & IT or PSQIT is a dynamic and innovative business area within Novo Nordisk, dedicated to enhancing digital capabilities and operational efficiency. PSQIT is responsible for the supply of all marketed and phase III development products. The area represents a significant part of the Novo Nordisk organisation with over 35,000 employees across multiple geographies.

Excluding support functions, PSQIT is divided into eight divisions (SVP areas) covering various parts of the value chain, and we are currently recruiting for the following four areas:

-PSQIT Development Product Portfolio & Emerging Technologies – creating new products and exploring cutting-edge technologies.
-PS Finished Product Manufacturing – crafting pharmaceutical products for global distribution.
-Digital, Data & IT – leveraging technology and data for improved operations.
-NN Quality – ensuring high standards and safety across all products and processes.
 

PSQIT has grown exponentially in recent years and is continuing to expand via organic and in-organic means to serve significantly more patients as fast as possible with efficient, high quality and sustainable solutions. As an organization, we are building for future growth from a position of strength. In this context, our key strategic focus areas are:

-Decide and design for scalability to full potential of production
-Drive world class execution of capacity expansion projects
-Deliver integrated quality
-Lead operational competitiveness
-Scale supply
 

All of these areas require us to effectively and sustainably utilize the full potential of our existing and future workforce whilst simultaneously ensuring a healthy working culture, shared core values and a focus on providing solutions to real societal needs.

People & Organisation Business Partnering
P&O Business Partnering is an area within People and Organisation at Novo Nordisk consisting of units that collaborate closely with the Global P&O Services and the P&O Centres of Excellences, to help bridge the global P&O community with the line of business. We act as strategic advisors to the business and play a pivotal role in supporting Novo Nordisk’ success providing guidance to our leaders and employees within our fields of expertise including but not limited to: Organisational Development & M&A, Health & Safety, People Relations & Compliance, Training & Capability Building as well as HR Business Partnering. 

The position
As a Vice President (VP) of People & Organisation (P&O), you will drive the development and execution of Human Resource strategies and policies across Novo Nordisk, focusing on one designated business area within PSQIT. 

Each role consists of three equally important areas of responsibility:

-Acting as HRBP and trusted advisor to the SVP (c-1) and leadership team of the business area.
-Leading and developing the global and interdisciplinary P&O function of the business area (team sizes ranges from 15 to 30 FTE including several leaders).
-Serving as an active member of the PSQIT P&O leadership team, including driving a variety of cross-functional projects across PSQIT. In this context, you will be appointed Project Owner to one or more key projects related to PSQIT’s Strategic Priorities working in close collaboration with our P&O Project Management Office and the PSQIT P&O leadership team.
 

You will collaborate with the broader Novo Nordisk organisation and aligning with Global P&O, to address diverse HR related matters including:

-HR Annual Wheel activities
-Organisational Development and Effectiveness
-Change Management
-Talent Management and Development
-Workforce Management
-Culture, Engagement and DEI
 

As a VP of P&O, you will deal with increasing complexity and growth as the business continues to evolve. In this context, you will develop and implement sustainable, cross-functional solutions to meet current and future needs. In connection with long and short-term business strategies, you will proactively identify opportunities to drive strategic shifts in organisational culture and positioning.

In this role, you will report to the CVP of P&O for PSQIT and will be an active member of the P&O leadership team within PSQIT. You will also be a key member of the Global P&O Business Partnering area at Novo Nordisk.

The positions are based in Denmark. We are happy to hear from applicants willing to relocate.

Qualifications
We are looking for an exceptional leader and enterprise thinker, with a track record of progressive and relevant HR experience, ideally from a multinational corporate environment of comparable scale and complexity.

In addition, you possess:

-Extensive experience leading global, interdisciplinary HR teams (including leading leaders), ideally within a global, matrix organisation
-Experience developing and implementing impactful HR strategies in a context of business change and transformation (Culture, Digital, rapid growth, M&A, divestitures, etc.)
-Demonstrated success delivering results as a strategic partner to senior business leadership
-A relevant university degree in e.g. business administration, economics, marketing, HR related or similar. A master’s degree is desirable.
-Familiarity with the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is considered a plus.
 

As a person, you are curious, open, and honest, with a passion for cultural diversity, and a global mindset. You are a motivated leader, able to inspire followership and lead with integrity. You value collaboration, excel in stakeholder management and are adept at navigating complexity in a global matrix. A persuasive communicator, you make clear decisions and influence others, regardless of organisational level. 

If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined, we look forward to receiving your application.
 

Contact 
For further information Executive Search Partner Heidi Ashby at hzeanovonordisk. 

Deadline
We are reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application through our online tool at your earliest convenience or no later than Sunday, 3rd November.

Please indicate on your application which business area within PSQIT is of interest. 

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. 
 

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.

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