Do you want to play a key role in a fast-paced investment environment — supporting 2–3 Partners with calendar management, travel, logistics, and high-intensity execution periods, while helping to build structure in a function that is still developing — and ultimately contribute to improving planetary health and climate outcomes through successful investments? 

Planetary Health is looking for an Executive Assistant who combines strong traditional EA capabilities with high execution power on different operational tasks, values independence, and has an interest in using AI and tech to work smarter. The role involves periods with high pressure and many moving parts, especially during transactions, and you will be one of the persons who keeps things running smoothly. 

You will be part of the Planetary Health department, work closely with 2-3 Partners, and unite with the Planetary EA team, working closely with our Lead EA (supporting the Managing Partner) and our EA based in the US, as well as being an active member of Novo Holdings’ broader EA network.  

Support our Partners while enabling execution and building structure 

Your primary responsibility is to provide high-quality support to 2–3 Partners and take ownership of tasks that currently fall between functions. The role requires strong prioritisation skills, energy, and the ability to drive progress without close direction. 

Your responsibilities 

• Calendar management for 2–3 Partners: Maintain overview, ensure prioritisation, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment with frequent changes. 

• Travel & logistics: Full coordination of travel plans, expenses, itineraries, and external arrangements. 

• Transaction support: Execute a high number of bookings and operational tasks during short, intense transaction periods (typically 3–4 weeks). 

• Operational execution: Take ownership of ad hoc and operational tasks that lack a clear owner – and define solutions independently. 

• AI, tech & automation: Identify opportunities to optimise EA-workflows, set up simple automations, and use AI tools to support faster execution across the EA group. 

• Coordination & communication: Ensure smooth information flow, follow-up, deadlines, and meeting coordination. 

• Cross-team collaboration: Work closely with the Planetary Health EA team and contribute actively to the wider Novo Holdings EA network. 

About you 

You are motivated by the EA role – and equally driven by making things happen, bringing structure, and working effectively with technology. You thrive in a high-energy environment with limited formal process. 

We imagine that you: 

• Have 5+ years of experience as an EA/PA, Team Coordinator or similar 

• Have experience from investment, venture, private equity, scale-ups, consulting, or other fast-paced environments 

• Are strong in calendar management, travel planning, and logistics 

• Work proactively, independently, and with strong structure, without needing close task definition 

• Bring some experience with light project coordination or managing small workstreams 

• Are comfortable in periods with many changes, tight deadlines, and high workload 

• Are curious and have a genuine interest in AI, automation, and digital tools – and use tech to work smarter and faster 

• Have high drive, a strong ‘do-er’ mindset, and the resilience to thrive in an ambiguous environment 

• Are fluent in English (and ideally Danish) and proficient in Microsoft 365 

• Have flexibility on working in different time zones across US, EU and Asia 

What we offer you 

As Executive Assistant in Planetary Health, you become part of a dynamic and growing investment area, where you play a central role in shaping how the function operates and evolves. You will have: 

• A central operational role in a high-ambition investment environment 

• A strong EA-community – both within Planetary Health and across Novo Holdings 

• The opportunity to shape and streamline EA work through AI and tech 

• Close collaboration with decision-makers and exposure to transaction processes 

• An international, ambitious environment with highly skilled colleagues 

Novo Holdings is an international company with a diverse workforce. Being an Executive Assistant in Novo Holdings, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with exceptionally talented individuals. Novo Holdings values collaboration and teamwork, and in this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with other professionals from various departments, nationalities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Novo Holdings 

Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognized by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise. 

We employ more than 230 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same purpose: To benefit people’s health and the sustainability of the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our investment teams are spread across offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai. You will work at our headquarters in Hellerup. 

How to apply 

We encourage you to send your CV and a motivated application as soon as possible or no later than January 11, 2026.  

To apply, please send CV, and educational transcripts by clicking on the “Apply” button.