Job Description

Senior People & Organization Manager

Beijing, China

Shape the frameworks and programmes that help thousands of colleagues across China grow, thrive and do their best work – in a company redefining what's possible in global healthcare.

Your new role

As a Senior P&O Manager in Region China, you will take ownership of one or more specialist areas – spanning talent development and culture promotion, organization design, people policy governance and employee relations – and turn strategic P&O priorities into practical, implementable solutions that make a real difference to leaders, managers and employees on the ground.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing and continuously improving talent development programmes and processes that align with both business priorities and the evolving needs of our people across China
• Coordinating talent reviews, succession planning activities and development follow-up, ensuring rigour, consistency and clear documentation throughout
• Supporting organization design and effectiveness initiatives by conducting organizational analysis, preparing design options and coordinating the implementation of approved changes
• Owning or coordinating assigned P&O policies and related processes – maintaining content, driving periodic reviews, proposing updates and providing professional guidance on interpretation and consistent application
• Advising and supporting leaders and managers on people-related matters, bringing subject matter expertise and sound judgement to sensitive situations
• Partnering with P&O colleagues, Legal, shared service teams, Centres of Excellence and external providers to deliver seamless, high-quality outcomes across a complex stakeholder landscape

Your new department

In People & Organization you will be part of a team that enhances employee engagement and attracts top talent to ensure Novo Nordisk remains a premier choice for exceptional individuals. Together, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that empowers individuals to thrive, and supports our mission to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Within this area, the Region China P&O team partners closely with the business to translate global people priorities into locally relevant action. You will join a team of dedicated professionals who combine deep functional expertise with a genuine commitment to building an organization where people can grow, belong and deliver meaningful impact.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a seasoned P&O professional who combines deep specialist knowledge with the consulting mindset and stakeholder credibility needed to drive change independently in a fast-moving environment. You will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, organizational development, business administration or a related field; a relevant advanced degree or professional qualification is an advantage
• Solid professional experience in at least one of the following: talent development, organization development and design, people policy governance or employee relations
• A track record of independently managing P&O programmes, processes or projects involving multiple stakeholders – including translating business or organizational needs into practical talent, organization or policy solutions
• Strong analytical, structured problem-solving and project management skills, paired with the ability to communicate professional recommendations clearly and credibly
• Proven facilitation, consulting and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to influence stakeholders holding different perspectives and the sound judgement to handle sensitive employee or organizational information with care
• Experience operating in a cross-functional or multi-location stakeholder environment is preferred

Working at Novo Nordisk

For over a century, we have stayed true to our mission of defeating serious chronic diseases – reaching more patients today than ever before. When you join Novo Nordisk, you join a company where purpose runs through everything we do, where driven and talented colleagues push each other to go further, and where we invest in our people as whole persons. We support your growth, your wellbeing and your sense of belonging at every stage of your career and life. Here, your work connects directly to something that matters – and the best of your career can start today.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. 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.

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.