Novo Nordisk
posted 2 months ago
The Executive Assistant position at Novo Nordisk is a pivotal role within the Finance, Insights & Enterprise Solutions department, located in Plainsboro, NJ. This department is integral to the organization, providing insights and intelligence that inform decision-making processes and drive digitalization and business solutions to achieve the goals of Novo Nordisk. The Executive Assistant will perform a wide range of highly diverse and complex assignments of a responsible and confidential nature for a Vice President (VP), Corporate Vice President (CVP), or Senior Vice President (SVP). This role requires a high level of tact, discretion, persuasion, and negotiation skills, as the assistant will monitor access and redirect correspondence based on the executive's priorities. In this role, the Executive Assistant will directly support a VP, CVP, or SVP and will interact with internal and external sources at the executive level, necessitating skillful communication and influence. The position involves collaborating closely with other administrators, business leaders, and global colleagues, coordinating and executing outputs from leadership team meetings, and designing and planning moderate to large-scale meetings and off-sites. The Executive Assistant will also be responsible for directing administrative activities, developing and organizing procedures, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. The position requires the ability to function autonomously, exercising discretion and judgment while working independently on a variety of complex assignments and special projects. The Executive Assistant will handle correspondence and requests for information, make decisions on behalf of the executive, and independently research and develop reports and budgets. This role may also involve leading moderately complex projects within the department or those that have a cross-functional nature, providing support for budgets, and participating in planning and business-related meetings. The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of routine office duties, including typing, invoicing, record maintenance, data entry, meeting/travel arrangements, and processing expense reports. Physical requirements include minimal overnight travel, estimated at 0-10%.