Executive Director - Strategic Advisor Planning and Operations - Novo Nordisk

About the Department


Our Commercial Strategy and Marketing group creates and delivers human-centered experiences, where innovation meets customer-centricity, driving the ultimate experience for our patients. Our focus extends beyond transactions to craft experiences as one fully integrated, aligned and connected organization that puts empathy at the center, powered by insight and foresight.





We develop an end-to-end approach to strategy, focusing on every touchpoint that impacts our customers. We leverage data and insights to inform our decision-making processes, ensuring that our strategies are rooted in a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors. Our 'test and learn’ mindset and approach enables us to iterate rapidly and refine our strategies based on real-world results.





We are building an intentional team culture that is made up of diverse skillsets, united by the shared belief that reinvention and learning is what fuels continuous growth. Do you get excited about exploring the unknown? Does the idea of driving value through human-centered design pull you in? Are you ready to experiment with us?





The Position


The Strategic Advisor (Exec Dir), Strategic Planning and Operations is responsible for assisting the SVP, Marketing in developing, communicating, and executing all corporate strategic initiatives. The position serves as a strategist, consultant and implementer for the SVP, planning and directing all key operational, financial, and administrative activities.





This role actively participates as a member of the marketing leadership team in shaping strategy, structure, and culture. This role oversees and is responsible for the annual brand and portfolio strategy planning processes to ensure the effective integration of strategies.





Relationships


Reports to the SVP, Marketing. Member of the Commercial Strategy and Marketing Team (CSMLT) and is responsible for cross-functional alignment as well as strong collaboration and organizational effectiveness within the CSMLT and other ET units. This position interacts with senior leadership (Executive and Leadership Teams) and works closely with key stakeholders across NNI (Commercial, Market Access & Public Affairs, CMR, Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations and Human Resources) as well as with NN/AS counterparts and partners. Will guide cross-ET unit project managers to ensure consistency and efficiency in how approved initiatives are managed and executed. External relationships include interactions with various vendors and consultants based on the needs of special projects or implementation of new programs. Provide oversight for cross-organizational working groups to ensure alignment.





Essential Functions



+ Supports the SVP, Marketing on key strategic opportunities and initiatives as well as on executive reporting, presentations and communication


+ Sets the framework and strategy and best practices for therapeutic brand planning


+ Lead the Marketing budget follow-up process to ensure full transparency and optimal allocation of allocated funds


+ Support and/or represent NNI in global strategy processes and initiatives


+ Lead the planning process including the Anchor Budget (AB) process to ensure AB anchoring of prioritized Marketing initiatives


+ Drive strategic projects to secure organizational efficiencies or maximize performance opportunities in alignment with company priorities, strategic direction and NN WAY. Ensure internal communications secured as needed for effective initiative alignment, follow-through and execution


+ Ensure the generation and maintenance of integrated project plans (options development, risks management, opportunities identification, timing) that reflect the approved balance of scope, time and resources


+ Manage customer requirements and stakeholder needs


+ Manage project deliverables in accordance with project budget, scope, schedule and staffing


+ Ensure relevant reporting and follow up on progress


+ Plan and organize team tasks, deliverables and work streams


+ Monitor value metrics to inform decisions that maximize returns across enterprise projects and programs


+ Oversee analysis of multi-faceted, complex issues and guide identification of new solutions, guiding principles, concepts and tools to continuously improve performance – both within and across functional areas and geographical boundaries


+ Support and drive strong prioritization of opportunities, initiatives, programs and projects based on company objectives dealing with changing functional needs, resource capacity constraints, risk exposure, and interdependencies


+ Manage processes supported by Corporate Finance and US Finance in order to secure solid financial management and commercial value creation






Physical Requirements


0-10% overnight travel required.





Development of People


Supervisory


Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.





Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.





Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.





Qualifications



+ A Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred in relevant area (e.g. Finance, Healthcare Economics or Engineering)


+ 12+ years of progressive business analysis, strategic planning, finance or related business experience required, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry


+ Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements and operate at both the strategic and tactical level


+ Ability to effectively prioritize, execute and follow-up in a timely manner, anticipating problems and roadblocks


+ Demonstrated ability to develop practical solutions to broad, complex issues with minimal oversight


+ Hands-on experience in project/portfolio resource planning, reporting, prioritization, and budgeting


+ Prior top-tier consulting experience required and/or significant proven project and change management experience


+ Proven ability to work with and influence senior management


+ Proven strategic track record to think ahead and plan over a 3-5 year time horizon


+ Very strong analytical capabilities


+ Ability to synthesize complex information into user-friendly, persuasive formats and presentations


+ Experience successfully leading complex confidential projects






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.





Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.





If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.