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Administrative Specialist

BioSpace
Plainsboro, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
About The Department

The Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk’s robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team, you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision, business strategies, and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team, and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.

At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We are looking for individuals who want to do the same. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

  • THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY- 25% TRAVEL REQUIRED ***


The Position

Performs a variety of highly diverse and complex administrative tasks and activities of a responsible nature for a department, function or management requiring sound planning, organization, judgment, adaptability, and accountability.

Relationships

Directly supports two or more individuals. Interacts with internal and external sources at the uppermanagement level on matters of importance to the function, the department, and/or of a sensitive nature. Provides guidance and assistance to lower level clerical/administrative positions. May interact with global employees.

Essential Functions

Coordinates multiple processes, procedures, or programs

Develops reports and presentations

Directs administrative activities, develops and organizes procedures, and uses considerable written and verbal communication skills to represent the department

Handles calendar management on behalf of the individuals supported

Independently researches a wide variety of information requests and gathers and compiles reports and data

Participates on, and provides administrative support to, project teams

Performs a variety of routine office duties involving typing, invoicing, record and file maintenance, data entry, meeting/travel arrangements, planning and execution of either on or offsite department meetings, processing expense reports, department event planning (e.g. off sites, team building, group meetings), running reports, budget processing, and vendor management

Performs other clerical/administrative and support duties as needed

Provides support for budgets and may support a team with tracking budget spend

Reviews and responds to correspondence and prepares documents and forms

Works with internal and external parties to initiate, coordinate, and manage a variety of special projects which may require the knowledge of special terminology, practices, procedures, or operations

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED required

A minimum of 6 years of administrative or related experience required. Advanced training or administrative certification a plus

Ability exercise independent discretion and/or judgment

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Ability to interact with all levels inside and outside of the organization along with HQ and Global Affiliates

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to understand implications of work and make recommendations for solutions

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail required

Demonstrates strong leadership abilities

Excellent customer service skills

Requires demonstrated computer skills and use of Microsoft Office

Requires extensive knowledge of the job and department served and complete knowledge of operations within a company

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 defeating 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.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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