Director, People & Organisation South Balkans Cluster

    Are you an experienced HR leader with a passion for driving organisational excellence? Are you looking for a position in a dynamic organisation where you will be closely involved with the daily operations of your affiliate, whilst also acting as the sparring partner to your peers on the leadership team?   If so, we invite you to consider the role of People and Organisation Director South Balkans Cluster based in Warsaw, Poland. Join us in shaping the future of our organisation and make an impact in the lives of patients.   The position Reporting to the Vice President of Bulgaria & South Balkans Cluster, you will hold a critical leadership position within the business. You will act as a trusted and solution-oriented partner to the Leadership Team and be responsible for leading the company's people strategy, driving organisational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.    Your main responsibilities will include: •    Developing and implementing a comprehensive people and organisation strategy that aligns with the Novo Nordisk’s business goals and objectives. •    Leading HR function in South Balkans Cluster, onboarding, talent acquisition in cooperation with our TA partners, performance management, employee engagement, and career development. •    Driving organisational effectiveness and performance by implementing best practices in talent management, organisational design, and change management.  •    Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement that supports the company's mission and values.  •    Ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and company policies, and maintain a safe and ethical work environment.    As a person you have high moral standards, you are a trusted counsellor in the management team.  You have a deep respect for confidentiality, demonstrate agility, exercise sound judgement in HR matters, and maintain a constant focus on the growth and development of both individuals and the company.   Qualifications •    You hold a university degree in HR, business administration or another related field. •    Proven track record in HR leadership in a multinational company with matrix organisation, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry. •    Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and policies related to HR and employment.  •    We expect our candidates to be able to communicate effectively in English, discuss strategies in a way that impacts key stakeholders and able to build trusted relationships.   About the department  South Balkans Cluster is part of Business Area South East Europe and encompasses four vibrant markets: North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo. With a dedicated team of approximately 50 skilled professionals, the South Balkans Cluster is at the forefront of driving business excellence and growth in this diverse and exciting region.   Working at Novo Nordisk We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.   Contact To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.   Deadline  Apply before 24th April 2024   We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.    At Novo Nordisk we recognise 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. 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.