Global Forecast Lead

Global Forecasting Lead

NN Forecasting

Business Finance

Finance, Legal & Global Solutions

Denmark, Bagsværd   

Are you passionate about long-term pharma market dynamics and strategy? Are you excited to dive into the commercial potential of Novo Nordisk’s portfolio versus its competitors? If you’re analytical, thrive on collaboration across the value chain, and want your work to directly support strategic decisions that improve outcomes for patients, then you could be the perfect fit for our Global Forecasting Lead position at Novo Nordisk in Denmark!

The Position

As Global Forecasting Lead, you will be responsible for long-term forecasting and market insight generation within Finance in HQ. You will partner across the organisation to translate market dynamics into an actionable long-term portfolio outlook. You will be involved in cross-functional projects, communicating key insights and analyses to relevant stakeholders across the organisation to support strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the Long-Term Forecast for the Novo Nordisk portfolio on a regional and/or global level, ensuring robust long-term forecasting and market insight generation
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the value chain to develop and refine the forecast, including partners in Portfolio & Corporate Strategy, Sales Regions, and Global Manufacturing & Supply.
• Lead the preparation of the Long-Term Forecast towards Senior Management, clearly articulating key market dynamics and the implications for the business.

• Drive and continuously optimise forecasting processes to strengthen analytical quality, decision relevance, and strategic outlook.

Qualifications

• Master´s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, among others.
• 7+ years’ experience within the pharmaceutical or relevant adjacent industry and/or consultancy for these companies.
• Proven track record in analytics and the ability to turn strategy into outlook.
• Strong stakeholder management, including the ability to drive decision-making with senior stakeholders.
• Solid presentation skills, and the ability to present complex matters in a simple way.

You have a strong personal drive and thrive with responsibility and autonomy. You bring a positive, collaborative mind-set, and you enjoy working in a high-pace, team-based environment where analytical rigour and clear communication matter.

About the Department

In NN Forecasting we provide Novo Nordisk with a robust long-term outlook grounded in clear market insights. We translate evolving pharma market dynamics into a Long-Term Forecast that supports leadership in making data-driven strategic decisions.

NN Forecasting is part of Business Finance, which sits within Finance, Legal & Global Solutions. We enable Novo Nordisk to fulfil its purpose by safeguarding the business, providing corporate infrastructure, and driving value creation. We are a team of 2,300 colleagues, primarily based at our headquarters in Denmark and our Global Business Services centres in India and Mexico.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 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.

Deadline

5 August 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Please apply in English and refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure fair and efficient processing. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants. Note that we use screening questions as part of the application process for this position; however, all CVs are reviewed by a recruiter. We encourage you to answer these carefully, as they help us assess your expectations, experience and qualifications.

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.