Assoc Commercial Competitive Intelligence Director

Commercial Competitive Intelligence Lead/Associate Director
Commercial Competitive Intelligence
Bagsværd, Denmark

Are you ready to drive high quality insights on competitor products, commercial strategies and in-market execution? Can you drive generation and activativation of commercial competitive insights, enabling Novo Nordisk to make informed decisions on our current and future product portfolio.

Your new role

As Global Commercial Competitive Intelligence Lead/Associate Director, you will play an active role in shaping the strategies for Novo Nordisk's projects and future commercial brands. You'll provide high-quality monitoring and insights generation related to the commercial competitive landscape and competitor strategies – elevating and challenging our approach to ensure we stay ahead.

We're open to candidates at different career stages for this position. Whether you're a seasoned competitive intelligence professional or a talented individual ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The specific title, responsibilities, and salary range will be tailored to match your experience level. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality and data-driven insights regarding the commercial competitive landscape across Diabetes& and Obesity& therapy areas.
• Driving strong competitive insights to enhance decision-making at project, product and portfolio level.
• Leading assessments of key intelligence topics of strategic interest in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Acting as strategic partner to Commercial teams to ensure real-time insights are translated into competitive counter strategies.
• Contributing to the development of the Commercial Competitive Intelligence function.
• Fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment across the organization.

Your new department

In Product & Portfolio Strategy we drive commercial strategy, medical affairs and business development across all therapy areas. We act as a connector and compass, guiding the new Novo Nordisk portfolio for sustained competitiveness upstream, and maximising portfolio potential through successful commercial strategies and competitive launches downstream.

The Commercial Competitive Intelligence Team is responsible for monitoring, assessing and activating commercial  competitive intelligence within core strategic areas in Diabetes& and Obesity&. As part of the Strategic Insights& team, we work alongside Customer & Consumer Insights and Data, Analytics & AI Strategy teams. We engage with stakeholders across the value chain and drive insights to enhance decision-making at project and portfolio level.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who thinks independently, proactively sets the agenda, and drives cross-functional collaboration to impact decision-making. You should feel comfortable in an expert role and excel at managing stakeholders across functions.

We welcome applications from candidates at different experience levels. Depending on your background, you'll bring:

• M.Sc. in Business, Medicine or Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry – this could range from 3-5 years for more junior candidates to 8+ years for senior-level applicants.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable intelligence.
• Ability (or proven track record) to communicate scientific, medical, and commercial information to diverse audiences, including senior management.
• Understanding of drug development as well as solid understanding of regulatory processes, commercial strategy and pharmaceutical value chains (depth of knowledge will vary with seniority).
• Experience in social media monitoring is highly preferred, but not a requirement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations, where your insights will directly shape strategies that impact millions of patients globally.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. You'll work with cross-functional teams across our value chain, contributing to strategic decisions at the highest levels while developing your expertise in commercial competitive intelligence and strategic insights within one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with your experience level.

• Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600 to 1,245,000 DKK corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.
• Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

   

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact  

For further information about this position, please contact Karin Kernø Jørgensen, Global Director Commercial Competitive Intelligence at KKQJ@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline: June 4, 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.