About the Department
Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
Performs a wide range of highly diverse and complex assignments of a responsible and confidential nature for a VP, CVP, or SVP requiring a high level of tact, discretion, persuasion and/or negotiation. Monitors access and redirects correspondence on behalf of the executive based on priorities he/she sets.
Relationships
Directly supports a VP, CVP, or SVP. Interacts with internal and external sources at the executive level requiring skill, tact, influence and/or negotiation. Interacts with global HQ and affiliates on matters of importance. Provides direction/coordination of workflow to lower-level clerical/administrative positions. Participates on the leadership team of the function he/she supports and may be a participant on the ET Admin Council if position reports to an ET Member.
Essential Functions
If VP, CVP, or SVP is based in regional headquarters, this role must be co-located with position supportedCollaborates closely with other administrators, business leaders and global colleaguesCoordinates and executes output and actions from the leadership team meetingsDesigns, plans, and executes moderate to large scale meetings and off-sitesDirects administrative activities, develops and organizes procedures, and uses considerable written and verbal communication skills to represent the departmentEnsures company procedures are followed and directs questions accordinglyFunctions autonomously, exercises discretion and judgment, and works independently on a variety of complex and diversified assignment and special projectsHandles correspondence and requests for information and may make decisions on behalf of the executiveIndependently researches and develops reports and budgets; draws conclusions and makes recommendationsMay lead moderately complex projects within own department or that have a cross functional natureMay provide support for budgetsParticipates in planning and other business related meetingsPerforms a wide range of administrative and general support duties of a highly responsible and confidential naturePerforms duties that are both task and project oriented requiring interpretation and judgmentPerforms other clerical/administrative and support duties as neededPlans and prepares communications requiring skill, tact, persuasion, and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives of the communicationProvides support to team members for general administrative needs such as presentation development, greeting guests, and new hire onboardingTypically performs a variety of routine office duties involving typing, invoicing, record and file maintenance, data entry, meeting/travel arrangements, planning and execution of either on or offsite department meetings, processing expense reports, department event planning (e.g. off sites, team building, group meetings), running reports, vendor management etc.Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED requiredA minimum of 6 years of administrative or related experience required. Advanced training or administrative certification a plusAbility to exercise independent discretion and/or judgmentAbility to handle sensitive and confidential informationAbility to interact with all levels inside and outside of the organization along with HQ and global affiliatesAbility to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to understand implications of work and make recommendations for solutionsAbility to work independentlyDemonstrates strong leadership abilitiesExcellent customer service skillsRequires demonstrated computer skills and use of Microsoft OfficeRequires extensive knowledge of the job and department served and complete knowledge of operations within a company. Requires an understanding of the Company's goals and the strategy to attain themWe 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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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