Strategy Project Manager / Strategy Project Lead

Location:

Søborg – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Information Technology

Job ID:

130518320

Posted On: 

17 May 2024

Are you interested in driving high-profile strategic projects within Development and representing Development across the Novo Nordisk value chain? Do you want to impact the strategic direction of our innovative treatment solutions for patients globally? Are you an experienced project manager with a strategic acumen and strong stakeholder management skills? Then we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and join us for a life-changing career. 

The Position

As a Strategy Project Manager / Strategy Project Lead in Development Strategy & Operations, you will drive key strategic projects and lead improvements initiatives across Development. This includes setting and implementing the overall strategic direction for Development by identifying new opportunities, strategic challenges, and industry trends. Other projects are focused on therapeutic areas within the Novo Nordisk portfolio and pipeline or strategic processes across functional areas.

You will be responsible for ensuring timely execution of strategic projects of high complexity. You will drive the communication towards cross-functional stakeholders including senior management, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in. When doing so, you will act as a strategic sparring partner to the project owners and collaborate closely with colleagues in the team and various departments both within Development and across the value chain in Novo Nordisk.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have:

-A PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. medicine or natural sciences) in combination with 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably from the pharmaceutical industry, management consulting, or from a central strategic role in a global corporation
-A strong understanding of clinical drug development
-Project management expertise with a strong track record of driving projects of a strategic nature as well as change management initiatives
-Experience with collaboration across functions and organisational levels including experience in interacting with senior management
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, equipping you to effectively communicate across various stakeholder groups
-Solid analytical skills and a strategic mindset
 

Please note that we have some flexibility in the required seniority profile, so if you see a strong fit and feel motivated by the described job profile, please apply (also if you have more / less experience).

You are expected to operate and thrive in a complex, dynamic environment, being passionate about what you do and taking pride in delivering high quality results. You are proactive, bring a learning-focused mindset and enjoy being a part of an engaged team focused on collaboration, sparring and joint problem solving.

About the department

Development is an Executive Vice President area in Novo Nordisk with the responsibility of developing and maturing innovative treatment solutions in the form of drugs, devices, and digital companions to improve lives of people with diabetes and other serious chronic diseases, with a strong ambition to be the best in the world at doing this.

In Development Strategy & Operations, we support the Development organisation in setting and achieving its strategic aspirations. We drive and take part in strategic projects across areas and functions both within the Development organisation and across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. The position provides an exciting learning and career opportunity, given Novo Nordisk’s high growth journey, which Development plays a central role in. As a team, we deliver strong results, taking strong ownership of our deliverables. We are currently 6 colleagues in the Strategy team (within an overall area with 18 employees) with an inclusive atmosphere, and an emphasis on an having an engaging work environment. When there is a need, you will always find someone who is happy to provide a helping hand, ensuring that we together deliver strong results.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our careers is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 50,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

For further information or in case you have questions, Hauke Sørensen Köpsell (hukpnovonordisk).

Deadline

Our ambition is to close the recruiting process before the summer break. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible, and latest by 4th June 2024.

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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.

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