Senior Partnerships Specialist

Are you a structured and analytical profile, with experience in identifying and building relationships with key stakeholders? And are you motivated to create global impact through collaboration with organisations ranging from academia to corporations? Then you might be our new Senior Partnerships Specialist to join our Partnerships team.

The Partnerships team is anchored in our newly established Partnerships & Events department, consisting of 14 dedicated professionals. Our team is international and collaborative, bringing together colleagues from diverse backgrounds who work closely to achieve shared goals. You will join a group that values inclusivity, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas. The department is responsible for strategy implementation through integrating strategic events and managing key global and domestic partnerships.

Within the context of increasing pressure through climate change, global food shortages and public health crises, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is aiming to increase its global reach and impact. There is a growing need to forge strategic partnerships with international actors, to achieve the Foundation’s ambitions of its Strategy 2030. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, private foundation alongside passionate and talented colleagues, who are committed to our vision to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

The Job

As Senior Partnerships Specialist you will collaborate closely with the Partnerships team, and work to develop and refine our partnerships processes, procedures and tools to improve efficiency and impact. You will report directly to the Director of Partnerships & Events.

Your tasks will include:

• Defining impact frameworks for partnerships, monitoring ongoing partnerships to report on outcomes
• Preparing reports, presentations and briefing materials for decision-making and external communication
• Developing and maintaining systems for documentation of partnership activities, ensuring compliance and knowledge sharing
• Conducting research and analysis on potential partners, sectors and trends to inform partnership approaches

You will serve as an internal advisor on partnerships matters, providing guidance to both colleagues and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years’ working experience within partnership or project management, having translated ambiguous or complex requests into structured workplans and deliverables.

Professionally, you have:

• A master’s degree coupled with experience working in an international environment
• Excellent presentation and report preparation skills for senior stakeholders
• Worked collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Danish is an advantage, but not required
• Experience with CRM tools is an advantage

 
As a person you are:

• Ambitious and proactive
• A strong relationship builder, with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to synthesise complex information
• Adaptable and open to feedback
• Steadfast under pressure and driven to meet deadlines
• Organised and detail-oriented

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

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, university transcripts and other relevant documents by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button no later than 26 November.

At the Novo Nordisk Foundation, we are committed to a transparent and inclusive selection and recruitment process. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are closely linked to our core values. We invite everybody to apply to our roles, regardless of background, orientation, and identity.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

The 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 (€ 4 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 160 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 part of forming the future of the Foundation.