Director, Business Development & Support

Do you thrive in a strategic role, driving initiatives and supporting senior leaders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our FFEx Strategy, Governance & Finance department at Novo Nordisk. Read on to learn more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position
As Director for Business Development & Support, you will have the following responsibilities:
•    Provide executive business support to senior leaders, acting as a strategic sparring partner in ensuring effective business processes and execution of management meetings.
•    Coordinate and lead key projects across the organization, ensuring alignment and collaboration through continuous stakeholder management.
•    Formulate, define, and follow up on operational excellence and continuous improvement objectives through close cooperation with leaders and specialists.
•    Design or modify business processes and corresponding solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
•    Minimum of 5 years of experience as a manager, ideally with background from a business support function, strategy and business development.
•    Strong strategic mindset and ability to drive initiatives and projects.
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•    Experience in designing or modifying business processes and solutions.
•    Embracing change with the opportunity to impact the direction of the unit.

About the Department
The Fill & Finish Expansions department is responsible for designing, planning, and building all major fill & finish expansion projects across Novo Nordisk. We are a newly established and growing area, focused on rethinking our fill & finish facilities with the use of modern technology. Our goal is to set the standards for the facilities of the future, designing facilities that we will still be proud of 20 years from now. As part of our global approach, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

The FFEx Strategy, Governance & Finance department is a dynamic and strategic department within Novo Nordisk. With a focus on strategy, business development, and overseeing the financials of the largest investment portfolio within Novo Nordisk, our unit plays a crucial role in driving the success of the organization. We have a collaborative and supportive culture, where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the healthcare industry. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
 
Contact 
For further information, please contact Cristina Sima, Vice President, Head of Strategy, Governance & Finance in FFEx at +45 3079 7978 or get to know us better by visiting Novo Nordisk Global Manufacturing Careers. 
 
Deadline 
30 April 2024.

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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.