Associate Director, EA

Associate Director, EA & Strategic Partner Category: Business Support & Administration Location: Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH Join Novo Nordisk in a high-impact role partnering with senior leadership to shape strategy, lead key projects, and drive communication across Marketing, Medical and regulatory functions Your new role In this high-impact role, you will act as a strategic partner to the SVP of IO-SO-MM&R, driving key operational activities, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives. You will oversee business processes, lead communication on behalf of the SVP, and play a pivotal role in aligning Marketing, Medical and Regulatory strategies with broader organisational goals. In this role, you will: Serve as strategist, adviser, and implementer for the IO-SO-MM&R SVP, representing the office and supporting leadership in executing strategic initiatives. Lead and manage strategic projects across IO-SO-MM&R Oversee core business processes such as budgeting, analytics, and executive meetings. Drive department internal and external communication strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional, regional and global stakeholders to align strategies, deliver business insights, and support major events. Your new department As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s future growth, International Operations (IO) is the largest operational unit in Novo Nordisk and covers more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people live with diabetes in these countries and an estimated 570 million live with obesity. We serve 25 million people each day living with chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk International Operations, Strategic Operations, is head quartered in Zürich, Switzerland. At Novo Nordisk, we aim to hire the best talent and support their development by acting as a Talent Incubator. To ensure the development of our high potential talents at Novo Nordisk, the IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub which offers employees the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in the strategic office and establish their international network, before moving on to positions in global, the regions and markets where they can share their expertise and make space for future talents to have an opportunity to experience rotations. 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 experience, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to simplify complexity while driving impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-cultural environment. What you will bring: MSc in International Management or a Scientific Field with 6+ years of international experience. Proven success in process and project management, with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Experience working across global, regional, or affiliate levels within a multinational organization. Strong business and political acumen, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear solutions. Functional experience in Marketing, Sales, Medical or Regulatory would be an advantage Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working at Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. What We Offer There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. Contact If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool. Deadline Please submit your application via our online application tool by 18 January 2026. Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. #J-18808-Ljbffr