Project Specialist, Events (parental cover)
We are looking for a structured and enthusiastic Project Specialist to develop, coordinate, and execute impactful events for the Novo Nordisk Foundation. This is a 1-year parental cover position, with an expected start date of January 2027.
The Events team consists of five full-time colleagues and two student assistants planning and executing events, scientific symposia, lectures and global events within the Foundation’s strategic ambitions. In collaboration with the scientific departments within Health, Planetary Health and Technology as well as the Foundation’s largest grant holders under the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Cluster umbrella we are creating impact through events for scientists, decision makers and other key stakeholders. Our events are mainly hosted in Denmark with a high degree of international participation.
The Events team is anchored in our Global Partnerships & Events department, which includes 22 colleagues across Denmark, Kenya, India, and the US. Our department is integrated and collaborative, bringing together colleagues from diverse backgrounds who work together 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 supporting key partnerships.
The Job
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