Executive Assistant to the Chief Portfolio Officer

Job title: Executive Assistant to the Chief Portfolio Officer

Company: Novo Nordisk


Job description: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) in the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic foundations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about strategic portfolio management and advancing the internationalisation of the foundation, this role is for you.The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s vision is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. In 2024, the Foundation awarded DKK 10 billion in grants and philanthropic investments. We are headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.The roleThe CPO plays a central role in enabling Executive Management to translate the Foundation’s Strategy 2030 into actionable plans through effective portfolio management. The CPO bridges strategic ambition with execution and drives internationalisation to expand NNF’s global presence and partnerships.As Executive Assistant, you will work closely with the CPO, the other Executive Assistant, the Personal Assistant, and the CPO Leadership team, as well as interact broadly across the foundation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted partner to the CPO, managing priorities, driving initiatives forward, and ensuring proactive follow-up on tasks and decisions

• Assisting the CPO in maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Foundation’s extensive portfolio
• Assisting the CPO in preparing for Board and Chairmanship meetings, including drafting high-quality memos and presentations
• Coordinating efforts to expand NNF’s international presence and partnerships, fostering global collaboration and ensuring coherence with the Foundation’s international priorities
• Serving as a liaison, communicating clearly and professionally on behalf of the CPO

Your key success criteria are enabling the CPO to focus on key priorities. You will receive continuous feedback from the CPO and gain extensive exposure to collaboration partnerships, peer philanthropies, universities, private companies, and relevant governmental authorities.Professional and personal qualifications
We are looking for a person with a strong dedication to tasks and a motivation to be part of a small team with the opportunity for significant impact in the role. You have at least three years of relevant experience in management support, coordination of larger cross-organisational projects or implementation of corporate strategy from management consulting, larger private companies, or the government central administration, preferably within science, education, or innovation. Furthermore, we expect that you have:

• A relevant master’s degree in business, economics, political science or other relevant
• A structured, systematic, and independent way of working with the ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining strong attention to details and high-quality deliveries
• Experience with interacting with many different stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of the stakeholder landscape of the foundation will be a plus
• Excellent communication skills as well as excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Proficiency in PowerPoint

As a person, you are:

• Quality-conscious, ambitious, have a strong personal drive, and thrive in a collaborative and international working environment
• Purpose-driven and have an engaged, collaborative, and positive mindset
• An active contributor to the team and share the values of the Foundation

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace where colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, you will work on important projects that improve health and sustainability, collaborate with key actors in research and development, and be part of a dedicated team passionate about creating impact.Application and Information
For further information, please contact Caroline Louise Ottesen, Executive Assistant to the CPO, at before 4 July due to vacation.We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 27 July 2025. We will conduct the first round of interviews in the first week of August.To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, grade transcript (MSc and BSc) and other relevant documents by clicking the “Apply now” button.About The Novo Nordisk FoundationThe Novo Nordisk Foundation dates back to 1922 and is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. Our vision is to contribute significantly to research and development that improves the lives of people and the sustainability of society.Since 2010, the Foundation has donated more than DKK 30 billion primarily for research at public institutions and hospitals in Denmark and the other Nordic Countries. The Foundation gets its income from ownership of the Novo Group companies and more than 130 other life science companies.In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian and social purposes. As a consequence, we are a growing organisation, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be a part of forming the future of the Foundation.

Expected salary:

Location: Hellerup, Hovedstaden

Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:40:54 GMT

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