Project Manager, Global Health

Project Manager Global Health for NNF India Regional Office New Delhi.

We are an independent Danish enterprise foundation characterised as a non-profit organisation. We support philanthropic purposes within a wide range of projects and initiatives that promote human health societal sustainability and planetary well-being. To further our international philanthropic activities we have established regional offices in India (New Delhi) and Kenya (Nairobi) while maintaining Denmark as our central hub.

. We offer a committed and professional workplace where we prioritise the well-being development and potential of our colleagues. A career with the NNF India offers you the opportunity to work:

• On meaningful projects that improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet.
• With key actors within research and development in India Denmark and internationally.
• As part of a dedicated team passionate about creating impact.

You will be based in New Delhi India and frequent travel within India will be required as part of the role.

The Position

We are seeking a global health expert for a Project Manager position in the NNF India Regional Office New Delhi. This role will be specifically dedicated to partnerships within prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases as part of the Novo Nordisk Foundations strategic engagement in India.

The Project Manager is expected to work with the ongoing Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) projects in India. PEP is a flagship programme of the Foundation that aims to promote equitable access to quality prevention of and care for cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) in India and East Africa. Specifically PEP strengthens the capacity of educational institutions to provide quality education to health professionals with a focus on CMDs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Co-developing and managing new partnerships in the Northeastern Region of India with a focus on PEP
• Co-manage monitor and develop ongoing PEP partnerships across India with partners such as AIIMS CMC Vellore and PHFI as well as new partnerships and initiatives focusing on prevention and management of cardiometabolic diseases
• Coordinating missions and events related to global health and PEP.
• Contributing to the development of key documents for NNF senior management board of directors and other key stakeholders related to PEP and other global health projects with Indian partners.
• Supporting dialogue and interactions with global health key stakeholders and PEP partners in India including government and other agencies.
• Contributing across processes anchored at the NNF Regional Office India Branch office and Global Presence department at the foundations Copenhagen-based headquarters.

About the Role

As Project Manager you will be responsible for driving activities and projects within global health especially focusing on building capacity on education of health professional in close collaboration with key stakeholders in India. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a purpose-driven philanthropic foundation alongside passionate and talented colleagues committed to improving peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

Essential Qualifications Skills and Experience

Project management skills incl co-creative project design monitoring and evaluation

• 7-10 years of relevant experience from public or private sectors including government organisations philanthropic foundations development agencies international organisations research institutions academia or NGOs . Work experience with a focus on human resources for health health education and capacity building or public health is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in public health/global health with clinical qualification in either nursing or medical science or other relevant health fields.
• High level of IT skills within Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in English both oral and written.
• Strong network across Indian stakeholders working within the domain

You are motivated by working hands-on with administration projects communication and event planning ensuring high-quality outcomes. As a professional you are impact-oriented independent and driven by common goals. Others describe you as a team player ambitious resourceful and thriving in hybrid global teams. Your personal skills include an analytical mindset curiosity discipline and strong interpersonal abilities.

Application and Information

To apply please send your CV cover letter university transcripts and other relevant documents by clicking the Apply now button. Kindly do not email these documents or your application to us. Applications outside the system will not be accepted.

If this position has caught your interest please send your application as soon as possible and no later than 14 July 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Senior Programme Lead Monika Sharma at or Senior Global Health Programmes Manager Shivangini Kar Dave at

This is a mid-career position and senior profiles will not be taken into consideration.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924 the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundations mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

In the coming years the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific humanitarian and social purposes including solving the climate crisis and developing tomorrows food production. As a consequence we are a growing organisation which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.