Global Project Lead

Are you ready to drive and shape the enhancement and lifecycle management of a strategically critical asset? Do you want to be part of a new therapeutic area for future Cardiovascular products? Do you have experience in driving strategic projects and working with cross-functional teams? If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, then read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As a Global Project Lead, you will be working with a strategically critical Cardiovascular asset for Novo Nordisk currently in Phase 3, where it is pivotal in driving and shaping the asset's enhancement and lifecycle management.

This position will work closely with the Global Commercial Director to ensure high-quality and timely outputs, focusing on enhancing the asset's value to drive better patient outcomes.

As a Global Project Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive the exploration of multiple indications for our strategically critical asset, in collaboration with key team members.
• Support the identification of relevant Phase 3b studies to generate evidence.
• Identify relevant innovative dosing regimens, including working with our digital team for packaging and dosing innovations.
• Present findings to the team and collaborate closely with the Global Commercial Director in all these endeavours.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with a master's degree in a science or engineering-related field and the following qualifications:

• Min. 2-3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with specific experience in early asset or strategy.
• Prior experience in driving lifecycle management strategy for various assets or driving due diligence projects.
• Experience in driving strategic projects independently.
• Working experience in a major market or a solid record of collaboration with major markets.
• Experience working with R&D, marketing, pharmaceutical products, or medical devices, preferably with international exposure in a large organization.

A background in pharmaceutical science or medical experience is advantageous, and analytical skills and modelling experience are beneficial. Additionally, a consulting background and collaboration with external partners are advantageous. Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this role. As a person, you possess exceptional communication skills, and it comes natural for you to engagement with your stakeholders and use your influencing and negotiation skills.

About the department

The team within Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Areas (MASH, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease) franchise is responsible for driving launch readiness of cardiovascular products. The team ensures commercial strategy, brand strategy and launch readiness in collaboration with regions and strategic markets. The team is diverse and together with our good colleagues across Novo Nordisk, we are proud to be a key partner in the commercial success of the long-term future of Novo Nordisk.  While sharing a pursuit of ambitious goals we’re also committed to maintaining a healthy and creative work culture and work-life balance.

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  
If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the Global Commercial Director, Sanyat Sanjay Mapara +45-30775801 or via Email on zsmp@novonordisk.com

Deadline 
Please submit your application via our online application tool by 8th May 2024. 

We will screen applications continuously, so don’t hesitate to submit it as soon as possible.

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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.