Job Description

People & Organisation

BASAC

Are you ready to shape the future of a Business Area in transformation? This is a unique opportunity to lead the People & Organization agenda for BASAC at a pivotal moment of change, enabling new ways of working, strengthening organizational capabilities, and supporting the business to win in an increasingly competitive environment. If you thrive in complexity, enjoy building organizations from the ground up, and want to make a lasting impact at regional level, this role is for you.

Apply now and play a key role in building a future-ready BASAC organization

Your new role

The P&O Director for the BASAC region is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing the People & Organization agenda across the Business Area. The position acts as a critical link between BASAC and global headquarters, translating business strategy and transformation priorities into impactful P&O initiatives that drive performance, agility, and sustainable growth.

Reporting to the BASAC Vice President, the P&O Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and as an active member of regional leadership forums. The role partners closely with affiliate management teams, the regional P&O organization, and global Centers of Excellence to enable a new operating model, support agile ways of working, and strengthen leadership and organizational capabilities across BASAC.
The role provides leadership to the regional P&O organization, with five direct reports and oversight of extended P&O and HR Business Partner teams across BASAC affiliates. The P&O Director is accountable for developing senior P&O leaders, ensuring consistent execution of the P&O strategy, and fostering strong collaboration across local, regional, and global teams. Key Responsibilities will include:

• Define and implement a BASAC-wide People & Organization strategy aligned with global P&O direction, regional ambitions, and current and mid-term business objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the BASAC Vice President and leadership teams, contributing to business planning, decision-making, and transformation initiatives.
• Drive organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and capability building to support performance in fast-changing and competitive market conditions.
• Lead, develop, and engage the regional P&O team, ensuring strong talent management, succession planning, and people development across BASAC.
• Ensure effective governance, alignment, and execution of P&O initiatives across affiliates, in close collaboration with global P&O, Centers of Excellence, and key stakeholders.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• University degree required; Advanced Degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Solid experience in People & Organization / Human Resources roles, with strong exposure to strategic, regional, or multinational environments.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience leading senior teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate strategy into practical people and organizational solutions.
• Experience supporting transformation, organizational change, and new ways of working.
• Multinational experience required; international experience is a strong plus.
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% across the BASAC region.

About the Department

People & Organization (P&O) for the BASAC region is responsible for delivering strategic HR leadership and operational excellence across all markets, ensuring alignment between business priorities and people initiatives. The department oversees talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, organizational design, employee relations and compliance with local labor regulations, while promoting a culture of inclusion, integrity and continuous development. Working closely with business leaders and global P&O functions, the BASAC P&O team drives workforce planning, leadership development and change management to support sustainable growth and business objectives.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

More information

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Deadline

Please apply before February 8th, 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. 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.