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We are looking for a Senior Lead to strengthen our core partnership function and help ensure that our most strategic collaborations are prioritised, structured and managed consistently across the Foundation. If you thrive in a cross-functional role, have strong stakeholder management skills, and are an experienced people leader, this might be the right role for you. The Core Partnerships team consists of 8 dedicated professionals and is anchored in our Global Partnerships & Events department, which includes 22 colleagues across Denmark, Kenya, India, and the US. Our department is integrated and collaborative, bringing together colleagues from diverse backgrounds who work together to achieve shared goals. You will join a group that values inclusivity, teamwork, and the exchange of ideas. The department is responsible for strategy implementation through integrating strategic events and supporting key partnerships. Within the context of increasing pressure through climate change, global food shortages and public health crises, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is aiming to increase its global reach and impact. There is a growing need to forge strategic partnerships with international actors, to achieve the Foundation’s ambitions of its Strategy 2030. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, private foundation alongside passionate and talented colleagues, who are committed to our vision to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Job As Senior Lead, Core Partnerships, you will lead the Core Partnerships team, which is primarily based in Denmark, and establish a Partnership Centre of Excellence that provides standards, tools and ways of working to support high-quality partnership set-up, governance and lifecycle management. You will report directly to the Director of Global Partnerships & Events. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong stakeholder management, structured project leadership and the ability to translate complex landscapes into clear frameworks and decision-ready materials for senior leadership. Your tasks will include: Providing clear direction, priorities, coaching and performance management for the Core Partnerships team Supporting Executive Management in the prioritisation of partners by designing and operationalising a partner prioritisation framework Building and maintaining a shared overview of key partners and engagements Acting as NNF’s central interface for high-stakes or complex partners by coordinating internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging and supporting joint planning and value creation Building trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders across programme areas and support function Applying strong project-centric working methods to deliver high-quality outputs on time and with visible organizational value You will join the GP&E leadership team, working closely with the team leads for our Regional Offices and Events team to ensure effective collaboration and information flow across the department.