Novo Nordisk Hiring for Senior Human Resources Project Manager Job at Lexington, MA Full Time

About the Department

Dicerna, a Novo Nordisk company, is focused on driving innovation in RNAi (ribonucleic acid interference) to selectively target and silence genes that cause or contribute to disease. Our proprietary GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ RNAi technologies have the potential to address conditions that are difficult or impossible to treat with other modalities. Established as a Transformational Research Unit (TRU) following Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021, the Dicerna TRU is a unique new organization within Novo Nordisk that brings together the best of both worlds – the agility, collaborative pioneering spirit and calculated risk-taking profile of a biotech along with the scale, resources and capabilities of a global leader in drug development. With approximately 200 researchers, scientists, drug developers and operational staff, we are a team of inventive and entrepreneurial thinkers pushing the boundaries of science to create and drive new RNAi-based therapies for both rare and more prevalent diseases from the bench to the clinic. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The position holder serves as a strategist, project manager and implementer across the US R&D and Corporate Development organizations. Acts as a strategic partner and project manager to guide the operations within the P&O function by identifying, planning and executing projects and delivering initiatives across the full P&O portfolio, in particular within talent- and succession management, diversity & inclusion and mergers & acquisitions. Successful delivery will require incumbent to identify project milestones, establish relevant governance and successfully deliver project milestones in close collaboration with stakeholders across P&O and the lines of business as it relates to organization-wide and local projects.

Relationships

Reports to the Head of HR, US R&D and maintains a high level of connectivity with HR Business Partners, HR global and local centers of excellence and lines of business to ensure strategic and execution coordination across the organization. This position requires senior stakeholder interaction, leadership, and collaboration. External relationships include interactions with relevant vendors and consultants based on the needs of special projects or implementation of new programs.

Essential Functions

• Support Head of US R&D HR in defining and driving a client-focused people strategy that links to business goals and demonstrates increased business impact and sustainability. Work with HR leadership teams to gain support in implementation and coordination within/outside of their department
• Serve as a strategic partner to HRBPs and to P&O CoE partners by providing insights on the impact on programs before and after implementation and execution. Optimize processes and improve outcomes
• Anticipate HR issues and trends across HR function to help guide the needs of the organization
• Identify, initiate, lead and implement projects, P&O tools, programs and processes within talent- and succession management, diversity & inclusion and other relevant areas in partnership with both HR, support functions and line of business
• Deliver merger and acquisition activities within the P&O track
• Support Head of HR on key ad-hoc deliverables. Address inquiries directed to the Head of HR and coordinate related input and/or formal responses and communications
• Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationship and alliances with others inside and outside of the organization, which help accomplish key business objectives
• Ensuring area preparedness for engagement in relevant fora, including local and global P&O leadership meetings
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and coordination and demonstrate leadership in resolving ownership and accountability ambiguity
• Create holistic annual HR calendar for key HR/talent process, programs, and implementation timeline in alignment with HRBPs and key stakeholders

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• A minimum 8 years of professional work experience; 6 of which has been focused in HR.
• Preferably established experience and success within 2 or more specialized HR functions
• Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction/plans and proven ability to implement and sustain business improvement and results; strong business acumen required
• Solid working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal legislation related to employment practices and general HR administration
• Ideal candidate will possess experience working with multiple business functions (i.e. research, development, production, marketing, sales, finance)
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute and follow-up in a timely manner. Proven ability to work across all functions with all levels of stakeholders both locally and globally
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to communicate with and influence senior leaders in a matrixed, global environment
• Strong project management skills
• Exceptional collaboration skills, strong relationship building and stakeholder management. Flexibility to meet business needs while moving key initiatives and priorities forward
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to synthesize complex information into user-friendly, persuasive formats and presentations

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

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