Associate Director, Executive Assistant & Strategic Partner

Associate Director, EA & Strategic Partner

Join Novo Nordisk in a high-impact role partnering with senior leadership to shape strategy and lead key projects across Marketing, Medical and Regulatory functions!

Your new role

In this role, you will partner closely with the SVP of International Operations (IO) Medical Marketing & Regulatory as a trusted advisor and operational lead. You will oversee key business processes, manage executive communication, and align Marketing, Medical and Regulatory priorities with broader organisational goals. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and operations.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the SVP of International Operations Marketing, Medical & Regulatory, representing the Executive Office and driving the delivery of key business priorities.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the SVP Office, orchestrate the MM&R Leadership Team agenda, ensure follow-through on critical priorities, and act as a key integrator across the MM&R leadership team.
• Partner with the SVP to prepare for internal and external engagements, including leadership meetings, executive presentations, strategic communications, and stakeholder interactions.
• Lead and coordinate high-impact strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Oversee core business processes, including budget planning and follow-up, business analytics, governance activities, leadership meetings, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate across regional, global, and cross-functional stakeholders to generate insights, drive alignment, and facilitate decision-making.

Your new department

International Operations (IO) is Novo Nordisk’s largest operational unit and a key driver of future growth, covering more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people live with diabetes in these countries, while an estimated 570 million live with obesity. Each day, we support 25 million people living with chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk International Operations, Strategic Operations, is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

At Novo Nordisk, we aim to attract the best talent and accelerate their development through our Talent Incubator approach. The IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub, giving high-potential employees exposure to the strategic office, opportunities to build an international network, and experience that prepares them for future roles across global functions, regions and markets.

For a position like this, international mobility within a time horizon of three years is a requirement.

Your skills & qualifications

We are seeking a globally minded professional with strong international exposure, excellent project management capabilities, and the ability to simplify complexity while delivering meaningful outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with clear communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

What you will bring:

• Master's degree in management or similar with 8+ years of experience in a multinational organisation
• Previous experience in management or healthcare consulting
• Functional experience in Marketing, Sales, Medical or Regulatory would be an advantage
• Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear solutions.
• Proven success in process and project management, with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.