Associate Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Director

Do you want to influence strategy and business development activities on a global scale? Do you thrive in a position that has high-level exposure and focus from top management? Are you ready to drive high quality insights on the Biopharma industry, competitor strategies and pipelines? If so, you can be our next Associate Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Director in Novo Nordisk’s Global Business Development team. Apply now! 

Your new role
As the Associate Enterprise Competitive Intelligence Director, you'll play a pivotal role in informing and driving the strategic direction of Novo Nordisk. Positioned at the epicenter of our evolving strategy, you'll translate competitive insights into clear, actionable intelligence that shapes decisions at the highest levels of our organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and overseeing broad analyses of the biopharmaceutical industry and key companies to validate hypotheses and drive corporate and business development strategy
• Providing high-quality news monitoring and insights related to the competitive landscape and competitor strategies across our therapy areas
• Formulating, developing and communicating insightful intelligence on competitive performance, portfolio developments and strategic moves to the executive team and across the organization
• Playing an important role in the sourcing and evaluation of external partnership opportunities that align with our long-term goals
• Traveling to medical and partnering conferences to maintain direct insight into industry developments

The candidate can be from Copenhagen, Denmark / Cambridge, MA USA / London, UK

Your new department
Global Business Development is responsible for Novo Nordisk’s corporate business development activities related to establishing external partnerships, collaborations and acquisitions, as well as integration and alliance management. The Group Vice President (GVP) area consists of units covering business development end-to-end with Search, Evaluation & Intelligence, BD and M&A Transactions, Integration and Alliance Management.

Your skills & qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree required. Scientific background preferred  
• 7+ years of relevant experience required. Experience in biopharmaceutical and/or financial services organisations preferred 
• Strong analytical skills, and the ability to assess and credibly challenge data and concepts across a large span of content, often towards technical expert stakeholders, is critical  
• Ability to lead analytical and strategic projects independently and in close cooperation with colleagues across Novo Nordisk to ensure a holistic strategic solution to often multifaceted business problems 
• Direct accountability with a high degree of integrity and capable of providing high quality deliverables for projects of strategic importance, at times under considerable pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and an ability to learn the Novo Nordisk business and organisation, as well as the general pharma/biotech industry, is preferred   

As a person you have high capacity for idea generation, hypothesis testing and problem solving, the ability to consolidate large amounts of complex information in a dynamic environment and to think outside the box to arrive at creative solutions. You have a demonstrated ability to present to, influence and build rapport with senior management.  

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including internationally is required. 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. In Product & Portfolio Strategy, you'll be part of shaping our future—ensuring our innovative pipeline reaches the patients who need it most. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Contact  
For more information, please contact Director Enterprise Competitive Intelligence, Global Business Development, Charlie Mabbutt at cmbb@novonordisk.com.  

Deadline

23 April 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.