Senior Manager - IO Launch Office

At Novo Nordisk we’re looking for a strategic and visionary Senior Manager to join our IO Launch Office - helping us design and scale a best-in-class launch framework that drives success across international markets.

Your new role

As our new Senior Manager – IO Launch Office, you will be at the heart of how we prepare for and execute commercial product launches globally. Operating as a key partner across business units, you will:

• Build and refine our launch office framework: develop scalable processes that ensure consistent launch success across diverse markets.
• Drive operational launch governance: establish, monitor and report on pre- and post-launch KPIs, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and equipped for success.
• Steer pre-launch funding allocation: analyse uptake scenarios and manage our launch pool sizing model across the IO portfolio.
• Lead strategic coordination: collaborate with regional teams, Finance, Regulatory, P&PS, and Therapy Area leadership to ensure alignment across the value chain.
• Guide GBS launch operations: manage the global launch support team and oversee data quality in the LEA system.

This position is office-based, located at our Copenhagen HQ.

Your new department

You will be part of the Commercial Portfolio and Launch Office, a strategic function within Novo Nordisk International Operations (IO) responsible for launch excellence, future portfolio integration, and cross-regional alignment. Our mission is to ensure every launch - no matter how complex - is driven by data, guided by purpose, and aligned with real-world market dynamics.

You will report directly to the Head of Commercial Portfolio and Launch Office.

Your skills and qualifications

We’re looking for a strategic operator with strong cross-functional acumen. You should bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in commercial marketing, product management, or launch operations.
• A strong track record in governance, KPIs, and funding strategy for product launches in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive alignment across regional and global teams.
• High proficiency in analytical thinking, decision-making, and collaborative leadership.

You should also have experience in regulated industries, complex cross-market portfolios, or data-driven launch planning, along with fluency in English.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, collaboration and innovation drive everything we do. Every day we work to find solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company like no other—where mutual respect, curiosity, and determination make extraordinary results possible.

What we offer

In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Apply by 28th October 2025.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.