Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Department – Commercial, GBS

Are you passionate about sustainability and environmental assessments? Do you want to make a tangible impact by driving data-driven insights and supporting Novo Nordisk’s sustainability journey? If yes, we are looking for a Life Cycle Assessment Specialist to join our team. Read on and apply today!

The position

As a Global Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving sustainability initiatives and delivering high-quality environmental assessments. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and sustainability assessments for products and processes, including injectable finished products (IFPs), oral finished products (OFPs), and drug & device manufacturing process changes. Providing data insights and decision support by developing sustainability indices and standardising carbon/toxicity footprint estimates. Supporting the creation of a plastic and waste emission data library for easy access to emission factors. Improving methodologies and processes for environmental assessments, including LCA, and building digitalised tools and visualisation-enhanced processes. Collaborating with internal teams to align LCA frameworks, facilitate data sharing, and democratise environmental assessments across the organisation. Sharing key insights from LCA documentation and supporting the standardisation of carbon and toxicity footprint estimates.

Qualifications

Academic degree (B.Tech/ M.Tech / M.Sc) in chemical engineering or other related science. Training & education in products / process life cycle assessments / carbon assessments / carbon foot printing of products. Formal training (courses or on-the-job) in project management and/or production management. (favorable but not a must). Minimum 5 years of professional experience and minimum 2-3 years of experience in life cycle assessments. Training and proficiency in GaBi software. Solid knowledge and experience in managing business processes and strategy development. Solid understanding of corporate sustainability and global issues, especially within environmental areas. Solid knowledge in production and manufacturing processes and carbon efficiency. Solid experience and demonstrable track record in project management, including the ability to work with discipline and structure, delivering on time and in impeccable quality even under time pressure and tight deadlines. Ability to work independently and seek the knowledge that is needed to solve the task at hand. Detail-oriented and with focus on quality in processes and deliverables. Excellent communication skills; fluent English speaker. Good writing skills, ability to communicate clearly and to the point. Strong team player with the ability to interact with respect and authority at executive and senior management levels. Strong commitment to the Novo Nordisk Way and adherence to the company values. Strong social skills, including cross-cultural understanding and empathy.

About the department

The Sustainability Reporting team is part of the Commercial GBS unit at Novo Nordisk. Based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this team focuses on managing the company’s internal and external communication on quantitative and qualitative ESG metrics. With a high focus on data quality, the team provides data-driven insights to optimise effectiveness, manage risks, and support business intelligence. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the company’s value chain, the team plays a crucial role in shaping Novo Nordisk’s sustainability journey.

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.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

11th August 2025.

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

 

 

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

 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.