VP, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls) Outsourcing & Business Development

Do you want to play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls) Development at Novo Nordisk? Are you an experienced, enterprise-minded leader with the ability to drive impact across digital, finance, investment, outsourcing, business development and executive governance? If so, you might be the right fit for our new VP, CMC Outsourcing & Business Development.

About the department

You will join CMC Outsourcing & Business Development, a key area within CMC Development with strategic accountability across Digital & IT, Executive Office, External Innovation & Submission, Finance, Investment and Outsourcing. Through this combined functional portfolio, the area has significant impact on the performance and strategic delivery of the CMC Development SVP area and influences priorities, strategic choices and business outcomes across the broader EVP area.

The area works closely with senior stakeholders across CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls), GMS (Global Manufacturing & Supply), R&D and Novo Nordisk, as well as with global external partners and suppliers. The role requires exceptional enterprise leadership, the ability to navigate and influence across a highly diverse functional landscape, and a proven track record of building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across geographies and organisational boundaries. Success in the role depends on creating alignment around critical enterprise-wide agendas, balancing competing priorities, and mobilising organisations towards common strategic objectives.

The position

As the VP for CMC Outsourcing & Business Development, based in Denmark (Bagsværd), you will report to the Senior Vice President for CMC Development and lead a team of 9 direct reports with impact in a 180+ people organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Set the overall strategic direction for CMC Outsourcing & Business Development and lead execution across a broad portfolio including CMC Digital & IT, CMC Executive Office, CMC External Innovation & Submission, CMC Finance, CMC Investment and CMC Outsourcing.
• Translate CMC Development, GMS and broader EVP-area priorities into integrated functional strategies, priorities and plans.
• Act as a strategic leadership partner to the SVP of CMC Development, providing recommendations and functional perspectives that guide strategic decisions in senior leadership and governance forums.  
• Ensure alignment, prioritisation and effective resource allocation across the portfolio to maximise business value and support delivery of CMC Development objectives.
• Drive digital and technology initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability and organisational performance across CMC.
• Lead strategic governance priorities, including CMC strategy, business planning, risk management, business continuity, Health & Safety, Environmental and Ethics responsibilities.
• Drive CMC and GMS business development and integration strategies for externally sourced assets and projects with high business impact for Novo Nordisk.
• Own and continuously develop the CMC investment governance model, ensuring robust prioritisation and high-quality decision-making across the investment portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end CMC outsourcing activities, including CMO selection, negotiations, agreements, spend oversight, quality, compliance and continuous improvement of ways of working.
• Foster an engaging, innovative and high-performing environment, while developing talent, strengthening succession planning and leading in line with the Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Extensive senior leadership experience from complex, global organisations, preferably within pharmaceutical, R&D and/or manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to engage senior executives, align diverse stakeholder groups and drive outcomes across complex matrix organisations.
• Strong business understanding, strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with experience translating enterprise priorities into functional strategies and execution plans.
• Proven experience with strategy development, change management and organisational development, ideally with at least 5 years of relevant experience in these areas.
• Experience with capacity investment proposals, investment portfolio management and senior-level governance structures.
• Top-level project management experience, with the ability to drive implementation and influence outcomes even without formal authority.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex communication and align divergent interests.
• Experience with LEAN principles in R&D and/or production contexts would be an advantage.
• An academic degree at MSc level or above within management, economics, optimisation or a related field is preferred. Formal project management, change management and people management training would be beneficial

Deadline

6 September 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.