Director, Senior HRBP (fixed term 12 months)

Das ist der Job

Together, you support and coach senior stakeholders in driving the people and organisation agenda across 22 time zones.

Darum lohnt es sich

This is your opportunity to partner directly with functional leaders, drive meaningful organisational changes, and help build the workforce that will serve millions of patients worldwide. /ppstrongYour new role /strong /ppAs Senior HR Business Partner to the functional heads of Medical, Marketing Regulatory (MMR), you will join a newly established People Organisation team within International Operations' Strategic Operations office.

You will take responsibility for translating business strategy into people strategy, coaching senior leaders, and driving the organisation agenda across three functions that are essential to how we operate with integrity and bring treatments to patients across International Operations.br/ppYour key responsibilities will include: /pulliPartnering with the MMR functional heads and their leadership teams to drive organisational efficiency, scalability, and agility – ensuring readiness for current and future demands /liliActing as an ambassador for culture and engagement, shaping a diverse, inclusive, and engaging employee environment rooted in the Novo Nordisk Way /liliLeading strategic workforce planning and ensuring future capability needs are continuously assessed and addressed across both functions /liliDriving talent development together with leadership teams, identifying opportunities that enable employees to reach their full potential /liliEnabling new ways of working with a focus on speed, agility, and simplicity across MMR /liliLeading the functional HRBP community across IO Regions, ensuring strategically important PO focus areas are discussed and implemented /liliCollaborating closely with global functions at HQ, their HR Business Partners, and Centres of Excellence to drive alignment in a complex matrix environmentbr/li /ulpstrongYour new department /strong /ppAs part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit.

With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe. /ppHeadquartered in Zurich, the People Organisation team within IO's Strategic Operations office is a newly established team of highly experienced HR professionals.

You will report directly to the CVP of PO in International Operations, giving you visibility and influence at the highest level of the organisation.br/ppstrongYour skills qualifications /strong /ppWe're looking for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in complexity and brings both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

You'll bring with you: /pulliA master's degree and a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience as an HR Business Partner in an international environment /liliProven experience working with and advising senior leadership teams in a global matrix setting /liliA strong track record of supporting large and complex organisational transformations /liliExcellent stakeholder management, change management, and cross-geographical collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate with impact /liliBroad HR and or Consultancy expertise as a senior generalist or specialist with experience across all areas of global HR functionsbr/li /ulpstrongWorking at Novo Nordisk /strong /ppEvery day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases.

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. /ppstrongDeadline /strong /ppPlease apply before 16th September 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.) /ppWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. /ppAt Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /ph3Director, Senior HRBP (fixed term 12 months) /h3pCategory: Human Resource Management /ppLocation:pZurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH /p /ppAre you a senior HR professional ready to shape people strategy across two critical functions in one of Novo Nordisk's most dynamic operational units?

Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward.

For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.br/ppstrongWhat we offer /strong /ppThere is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce.

For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare.

We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations.

When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. /p