Senior Category Project Lead

Do you have a strong background in project management and a proven track record in driving change and continuous improvement within category management? Are you skilled at building solid relationships with global internal stakeholders and external partners? 

If so, we look forward to seeing you apply your project leadership and procurement expertise to set a strategic direction for your team and area. Apply now and join us in Strategic Sourcing Inbound Materials & Services (SSIMS)!

The position
As Senior Category Project Lead, your role involves participating in and leading procurement projects related to M&A and pipeline projects. You will be the one who is on top of all activities in the department related to M&A and pipeline projects and you will be the link to our Center of Excellence for Alliance, Acquisitions & Product Portfolio Management.

You will be ensuring operational, tactical, and strategic planning for the Packaging aspects of M&A and pipeline activities, including ensuring organizational readiness as well as budgeting.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for matters related to strategic sourcing of packaging materials in mergers and acquisitions 
• Developing project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for M&A and pipeline projects
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and implementing strategies to mitigate them
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams across Novo Nordisk to ensure seamless integration of acquired companies and assets into the organization
• Identifying and creating improvements to processes to increase efficiencies

You will also engage with stakeholders from acquired companies to understand their processes and requirements, providing expertise and guidance on procurement matters during the mergers and acquisitions as well as with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with the overall integration strategy.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we believe you:

• Hold a master’s degree in science, manufacturing, project management, supply chain management, engineering, finance, or a related field
• Demonstrate hands-on experience in project management and/or project portfolio management experience across a regulated sector
• Possess a proven track record of both successful project and category management, coupled with experience with strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Showcase solid communication and negotiation skills
• Display proficiency in both spoken and written English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory requirements. 

As a person, you inspire with your project leadership skills, capability of providing guidance, support, and setting clear objectives to drive high performance. You have a strategic mindset and are detailed-oriented, skilfully navigating complexities and finding innovative solutions. You are able to align activities with the organization’s overall strategic goals, building strong relationships and influencing both internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, your strong communication skills enable you to clearly articulate strategies, requirements, and set direction, fostering collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement.

About the Department
SSIMS is the central sourcing unit in Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply division. We are responsible for securing that we have suppliers in place that can support Novo Nordisk’s worldwide pharmaceutical production. Through collaboration with our international supplier networks, we ensure availability of the supply needed to develop and produce products that helps millions of people around the world to live with chronical diseases. 
Joining our team, you will be surrounded by several experienced category managers, allowing you to continue your development within the sourcing domain. In SSIMS, we invest significant resources in developing our employees through coaching, frequent feedback, formal training and by giving challenging responsibilities. You will join a diverse group of people who are self-driven, open minded and a strong drive to show that despite us being good at what we do, we can be even better.

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.

Contact
For further details about the position, please reach out to Simon Lund, Director, Packaging Materials, at +45 30798906.

Deadline
27 November 2024.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.