Associate Benefits Director - Portfolio Strategy
Novo Nordisk
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Plainsboro, NJ)
United States
Human Resources
The Position:
Responsible for management of Novo Nordisk Inc.’s employee benefit programs, including vendor performance, financial tracking, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and implementation of new/modified benefit programs and services; oversee existing plans. Identify and execute continuous process improvements using data-driven decision making. Evaluate and compare company benefits with other employers and recommend improvements to maintain competitiveness and cost effectiveness. Participate in benefit committees/counsels and other governance oversight.
Essential Functions:
- Manage benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)/MPP, executive benefits, disability/leave, health & welfare administration, COBRA).
- Develop/manage compliance procedures (HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code).
- Interpret plan provisions; resolve conflicts and participant escalations.
- Lead RFPs and contract renewals; implement approved benefit changes with vendors.
- Manage vendor relationships; ensure compliant delivery and SLA achievement.
- Contribute to benefits communications strategy and global strategy expertise.
- Analyze market trends/cost drivers; perform cost modeling (leverage AI as possible).
- Support new business development and benefit integration; handle ad-hoc deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience may substitute).
- Advanced degree/certification (CEBS/CBP) preferred.
- 10+ years progressive HR/related experience; 6+ years in Benefits.
- Experience administering self-insured medical, 401(k), and/or disability plans (large corporation 1000+ employees preferred).
- Working knowledge of IRS, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA.
- Strong vendor/cost/financial and benefits administration track record.
- Planning/prioritization, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, analytical/problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Preferred: benefit plan design/negotiations; benefits due diligence (M&A); AI/digital innovation in Total Rewards.
Location/Travel:
Lexington, MA or Plainsboro, NJ; 30–40% overnight travel.
Benefits (as stated):
Medical/dental/vision; life and disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance; tuition reimbursement; voluntary benefits (group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet and auto/home insurance); sick time, flexible vacation, and parental leave.
Responsible for management of Novo Nordisk Inc.’s employee benefit programs, including vendor performance, financial tracking, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and implementation of new/modified benefit programs and services; oversee existing plans. Identify and execute continuous process improvements using data-driven decision making. Evaluate and compare company benefits with other employers and recommend improvements to maintain competitiveness and cost effectiveness. Participate in benefit committees/counsels and other governance oversight.
Essential Functions:
- Manage benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)/MPP, executive benefits, disability/leave, health & welfare administration, COBRA).
- Develop/manage compliance procedures (HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code).
- Interpret plan provisions; resolve conflicts and participant escalations.
- Lead RFPs and contract renewals; implement approved benefit changes with vendors.
- Manage vendor relationships; ensure compliant delivery and SLA achievement.
- Contribute to benefits communications strategy and global strategy expertise.
- Analyze market trends/cost drivers; perform cost modeling (leverage AI as possible).
- Support new business development and benefit integration; handle ad-hoc deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience may substitute).
- Advanced degree/certification (CEBS/CBP) preferred.
- 10+ years progressive HR/related experience; 6+ years in Benefits.
- Experience administering self-insured medical, 401(k), and/or disability plans (large corporation 1000+ employees preferred).
- Working knowledge of IRS, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA.
- Strong vendor/cost/financial and benefits administration track record.
- Planning/prioritization, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, analytical/problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Preferred: benefit plan design/negotiations; benefits due diligence (M&A); AI/digital innovation in Total Rewards.
Location/Travel:
Lexington, MA or Plainsboro, NJ; 30–40% overnight travel.
Benefits (as stated):
Medical/dental/vision; life and disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance; tuition reimbursement; voluntary benefits (group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet and auto/home insurance); sick time, flexible vacation, and parental leave.