Student Assistant Project Management Office

Field of work: General & Corporate Affairs

Posting Date: 25 Jun 2024

Application deadline:
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 2300

Student Assistant Project Management Office

Challenge accepted-mindset, detail-oriented and eager to get experience within project management and executive management support? Are you a business student with an interest in people projects and processes? If so, this student job is tailor-made for you. LEO Pharma is the place to show and grow your impact.

Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow
At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide.

In Global People & Corporate Affairs we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

As a Student Assistant, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) within Global People & Corporate Affairs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with strategic projects and the execution of annual wheel deliverables. This is your chance to be part of Denmark's most successful turnaround case, working on high-priority people and corporate affairs initiatives – a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior management and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment where no days are alike.

Your role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop presentations, find solutions and prepare execution of critical deliverables. Being a mid-size company is our advantage as it allows for versatile roles and professional growth – the ideal environment to expand your experience.

Your primary work tasks will be:

• Assist in financial planning and forecasting
• Presentation Preparation: Functional Performance Reviews, Highlights to Shareholders etc.
• Support for leadership team meetings
• Data Management: Extract, collate and analyze people data
• Project Management: Assist in various strategic and discrete projects
• Preparation for meetings and business travels
• Functional Town Hall Support
• Handle additional tasks as needed

The role offers:

• Hands-on experience: Work on strategic projects with high business impact
• Professional growth: Gain insights into project management and executive management support while being offered the opportunity to solve challenges that provide you with a steep learning curve
• International network: Interact with senior management and collaborate with colleagues across the world due to our global footprint and presence in +70 markets
• Flexible schedules: As we hope for your adaptability, we are equally flexible to accommodate your academic commitments.
• The opportunity to contribute to our transformation journey towards an IPO, should our owners opt to take the company public, further building on our proud 115-years legacy

Your qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• You are currently studying a master’s degree within Business
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in a high-paced environment
• You have strong communication and coordination skills
• You are detailed-oriented and structured
• You are strong with numbers and data-driven
• You have an interest in people projects and processes

LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation, and curiosity. Does this sound like you? Are you naturally proactive, able to engage openly with a wide array of stakeholders, and confident working both independently and as part of a team? If so, you might be just the colleague we’re looking for.

Your new team
Joining this team, you will be part of a dynamic international environment with big smiles and high ambitions. You will collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders within Global People & Corporate Affairs, including Rewards, HR Business Partnering, Talent Management and HR Operations. Furthermore, the role requires frequent cross-functional touch points with e.g., Finance and LoB in the markets. With your role in the Global People and Corporate Affairs team, you will be part of facilitating cultural transformation, ensuring strategic focus and operational excellence to make a fundamental difference for those who need us most in medical dermatology.
You will report directly to the Head of Project Management Office.

Your application
For additional information, or any questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact Simone Sonn, Head of Project Management Office at [email protected].

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.

Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.