Senior Manager, People

Senior Manager, People & Organization / Head of P&O

Category: Human Resource Management

Location:Manila, National Capital Region, PH

Are you passionate about driving impactful people strategies? Do you have the expertise to lead and shape the future of our People & Organization department in the Philippines? If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation, we want to hear from you. Read more and apply today

Your new role

As a Senior Manager, People & Organization / Head of P&O, you will oversee the development and implementation of short and medium-term plans for internal communications in affiliate, considering affiliate aspiration or strategy, and international organization. Your primary responsibility is to link the people agenda with the business ambition and strategy and collaborate closely with our leadership team in our Philippines affiliates. You need to understand the business and align our P&O strategies with the organization's objectives. Other responsibilities include:

• Monitoring compliance of employment practices to local and internal labour requirements set-up, implement and maintain HR procedures, as well as guidelines and policies.

• Coordinating with department managers to identify accomplishment needed for Philippine employees and provide strategic HR advice and support to ensure that the local capacity meet the core proficiency identified. You will also facilitate and/or plan the training courses for all employees and evaluate the training effectiveness.

• Be accountable for the talent assessment and selection process, update SAP HR system, conduct employee orientation for new employees and facilitate all personnel movements such as regularisations, promotions, lateral transfers, reclassifications, resignations, and terminations.
• Providing help to the line managers in terms of performance management, employee career counselling, grievances management, and other HR related issues
• Driving the proper conduct and overseeing the documentation of the yearly performance appraisal exercise and appraisal results.
• Maintaining confidentiality and upholding business ethics, safeguarding company and patient information, as well as third-party business plans and strategies.

Your new department

This position will report to the General Manager of Novo Nordisk Philippines. The People & Organisation department at Novo Nordisk Philippines is at the heart of our mission to drive impactful HR strategies and foster a positive work environment. Our department thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. Located in the vibrant and dynamic setting of the Philippines, you will be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. We're part of a global healthcare company with almost 100 years of innovation and leadership in metabolic disease care. Novo Nordisk (NN) is a global healthcare company with 100 years of innovation and supervision in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders, rare diseases, and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 50,000 people in 80 countries, and markets its products in more than 170 countries.

Your skills and qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in P&O preferably gained in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry.
• Strengths in Organization Development, HR strategy and planning are important.
• Experiences in Global Multinational Corporations are needed.
• University degree in P&O, Organizational Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant areas. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in English communication skills and relevant IT skills.

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.

Deadline

12 December 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.