Global Project Lead

Team: P&PS GBS – Strategic Marketing & Insights

Location: Bangalore, Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India

Are you passionate about financial planning and analysis? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact? We are looking for a Budget Manager to join our team in Bangalore, India, and help drive strategic objectives for Novo Nordisk’s Obesity portfolio. If this sounds like you, read on and apply today!

The position

As a Budget Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• • Leading the complete budget management process for the Obesity and MASH Strategic Marketing & Projects team.
  • Acting as a financial partner to project managers, brand managers, and portfolio managers.
  • Managing general cost controlling, month-end closing, budget and forecast, and conducting financial analyses and presentations.
  • Preparing reports and co-leading budget presentations for senior management.
  • Planning and conducting regular follow-ups on budget status and creating project trackers.
  • Developing risk mitigation plans and templates for seamless budget planning during key budget periods.
  • Ensuring vendor management and leading budget processes such as AB and RE for Obesity.
  • Tracking project progress, aligning with internal stakeholders, and maintaining dashboards to report status to executive management.
  • Participating in executive management meetings and sharing strategic inputs during budget planning.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• • Experience in stakeholder engagement and presenting complex financial statements at all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and maintain a can-do mindset. 
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn, with the ability to challenge existing ways of working. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships. 
  • Strategic thinking and conceptualisation skills.

About the department

You will be part of the P&PS GBS team, a dynamic and collaborative department dedicated to driving strategic objectives and delivering high-quality results. Based in a fast-paced and innovative environment in Bangalore, India, the team works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to address key business objectives and processes. Together, we strive to make a meaningful impact on Novo Nordisk’s Obesity portfolio and the patients we serve.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact and Deadline

To submit your application please upload  your CV online ( Clink on apply and follow the instructions ) or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers. Apply by 25th February 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.