Chief of Staff

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 117 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

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

Your Role

We are currently seeking a Chief of Staff to join our team at our Global Headquarters in Ballerup.

As the Chief of Staff, you will provide direct support and trusted advice, serving as the central point of contact for the function. You will enable the CHRO to operate with impact across strategic priorities, driving the execution of key initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and the enterprise. You will ensure the successful management and delivery of strategic projects that contribute to LEOs’ overall mission and long-term goals.

In this role, every decision and plan you shape will help LEO Pharma move further toward our purpose -  creating solutions that go far beyond the skin. You will act as an essential partner in aligning resources, setting priorities, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully, with clarity and focus.

If you’re ready to bring structure to complexity, drive strategic initiatives forward, and make a measurable difference, we’d love to hear from you! Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Support & Advisory

• Supporting the EVP/CHRO on strategic priorities, planning, and execution
• Acting as a trusted advisor on key initiatives and enterprise matters

Coordination & Governance

• Be the central coordination point across Global People & Corporate Affairs
• Leading leadership team agendas, governance, and follow-up

Strategy Execution & Projects

• Co-driving the functional strategy, annual plan, and key strategic initiatives
• Leading change, transformation, and selected cross-functional projects

Executive Communication

• Preparing executive materials for senior leadership and Board forums
• Owning internal communications, including town halls

Stakeholder Management

• Ensuring alignment across stakeholders, functions, and the Chief of Staff network

In this role, you will partner with a broad range of internal stakeholders including the CHRO, Global People & Corporate Affairs Leadership Team, Global People & Corporate Affairs, Global Leadership Team, Corporate Secretary, CHRO Personal Assistant, Finance Partner, Corporate Strategy and Corporate Communications team.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a driven and forward-thinking professional to provide strategic support across the organisation, ensuring clear planning, prioritisation, and execution of initiatives that deliver impact.

To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualifications:

Essential

• MSc in Business Administration, HR, Strategy & Organisation, Psychology, Communications or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience, in pharma or consulting.
• Proficiency in Danish and English with advanced communication skills.
• Proven Project Management skills with the ability to lead complex projects, manage dependencies, and align priorities across functions.
• Excellent business acumen and a truly strategic mindset.
• Experience as a Strategic Advisor is an advantage, as is the desire to develop your career with global HR.

You are someone who:

• Proactive, accountable, and results‑driven
• Collaborative, culturally aware, and able to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Highly structured, detail-oriented, and forward-looking in planning and decision-making.
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Adaptable, agile, and committed to execution excellence.

Your Application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your CV on why this position sparked your interest. Please refrain from including a photograph.