Department Assistant

Are you a team player with a service-oriented mindset and a positive attitude? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a department assistant for PP Production Support. In this role, you will work closely with the management team and support the department's skilled colleagues. No two days will be the same, and you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!
The position
As a department assistant for PP Production Support, you will have the opportunity to:
• Interact with both internal and external stakeholders as an active member of the management team.• Support the management team in a wide range of tasks, including coordinating management activities, reporting, budgeting, hiring process, keeping manning overview, planning of seminars, contributing to department strategy and organisational change management initiatives, and much more.• Prioritize your own tasks and work independently, while also being forward-looking and using your curiosity to drive new initiatives and improve processes.• Work closely with the PP assistant group to solve tasks across the area, while maintaining a 'need-to' mindset to avoid over-processing and standardize administrative processes across the organization.• Utilize your personal skills and experiences for personal and professional development, while being quite visible in an ever-changing organization and learning from skilled and knowledgeable people.
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of the department and the organization.
Qualifications
We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:
• You have experience with presentation and great communication skills• You have experience with MS Office365 and the interconnected functionalities. • You have a flair for numbers and experience with the planning and controlling of budgets and you are expected to be able to navigate in the SAP system• Preferably you have been part of a management team or you are familiar with management and change management theories to some level• Preferably you have 3-5 years of experience from a similar position
As a person you are reliable, loyal and service-minded. You have a 'can-do' attitude and enjoy working according to tight deadlines. You can effectively plan, prioritise, execute, and follow-up in a proactive and timely manner. You can work independently and always strive to find solutions to challenges at hand. You have the ability and willingness to adjust quickly to new situations in a continuously developing environment.
About the department
PP Production Support is a dynamic department with approximately 145 highly engaged and motivated employees. As a Department Assistant, you will be an integral part of the management team and report directly to the Director of the department.
PP Production Support is a supporting department that consists of eight teams, each covering a specific area of expertise. These teams include calibration, electricity, ATEX, CE, SAP, mechanical maintenance, cooling and ventilation, facility management, work permit, warehouse, future maintenance, RVS, and utility production support.
Each team plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the department and the organization as a whole. As a Department Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with each team and contribute to their success. You will also have the chance to learn from skilled professionals in a variety of fields and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
For further information, please contact Katrine Skovgaard Henriksen, +45 3075 8631.
Deadline
27 September 2024
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 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.
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.