The world is changing fast and so are we. Around 366 million people depend on our products, which leads to a great demand for improving the lives of many living with chronic diseases and driving business growth by innovating and launching connected devices and digital health systems. We need you on our journey! Do you want to combine your project management skills and knowledge in medical device development to coordinate the launch and growth of a new product category and play a key role in developing our next-generation devices? Then, you might be our new Senior Programme Manager! Apply now. Together we are life-changing !
The position Novo Nordisk is pursuing an ambitious strategy of improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases and driving business growth by supporting global projects linked with orals and stem cells. With a rapidly growing portfolio of patient offerings, we are currently looking for a Senior Programme Manager to support the scaling of the organisation supporting the expansion of orals in multiple therapeutic areas.

As Senior Programme Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

Drive the Rare Disease projects, including budgets and costs, to support the program portfolio end to end both tactically and strategically, especially focusing on a broader timing and collaboration with development of delivery solutions and the rest of the organisations contribution to clinic and launch

Ensure goals are achieved within set milestones to be reported to R&D Management, RPComm, DPPComm, PDCouncil internal governance bodies

Interact and obtain approval by appropriate governance body & ensure execution of the approved strategy by translating it into individual Program goals

Together with Strategic Development, prepare and execute the Program portfolio strategies and plans including communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders

Program portfolio scenario planning and recommendations regarding strategic development options relevant to boards and committees for decision

Create synergy and knowledge sharing across the portfolio of Programs and ensure optimal strategic portfolio management

Being a member of the Global Product Team (GPT) in the assigned therapeutic area, you will represent and ensure engagement and interactions with key stakeholders within Primary Packaging, CMC Development, Global Drug Development, Global Research Technologies, Global Development, Product Supply, Regulatory, Commercial & Marketing, as well as external suppliers. Furthermore, participate in Joint Steering Committees on relevant Programs with external, international partners for the efficient decision-making and steering of overall program activities. You are expected to lead the programme team by creating clarity on purpose and goals, driving performance through empowerment and engagement, and challenging the status quo. Your working day will be dynamic with multiple tasks and many interactions to drive activities forward. Your success will be driven by your contributions to the execution of the project, the quality of your deliverables and your way of communicating and engaging with colleagues and stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for you who are passionate about project management and would like to develop your skills in a growing organisation.
Qualifications To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

+5 years of experience in successful Program/line management from leading Packaging or Medical Devices Development Programs in a global development context. It is of key importance that the Programme Manager understands the various disciplines of delivery systems development and their complex interaction incl. a substantial business understanding from relevant business areas

Proven management skills within device or packaging development Programs

In-depth knowledge of quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry as well as regulatory requirements world-wide

As a person, you are analytical, structured, demonstrate attention to detail, and have a flair for planning and coordinating. Capable of handling complexity in processes and having many various activities going on in parallel. Strong team player recognised for your interpersonal skills and as a person you thrive in a busy environment. Proactive, take ownership over your assignments, and feel comfortable in working independently. You bring a "can do" spirit, a healthy common sense and a good sense of humour to your work - even when the pressure is on. Furthermore, you are able to implement sustainable product development foundations and to constantly make them evolve to become better every day. About the department Devices & Delivery Solutions is an area within Novo Nordisk’s global R&D organisation. We develop medical devices for self-treatment, supporting all business areas of Novo Nordisk A/S. Devices & Delivery Solutions is located in Hillerod in the greater Copenhagen area with state-of-the-art R&D facilities and has a long and outstanding track record of developing the best, most innovative and widely used insulin devices in the world. You will join one of our Programme Management team in Devices & Delivery Solutions responsible for delivering Novo Nordisk next generation devices & Delivery Solutions. You will be part of an organisation of highly skilled people – many the best in the medical device industry. They will embrace you with a constructive and collaborative mindset challenging your ideas and providing highly competent sparring. 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 For further information please contact Marc Moal + 45 34 48 07 83 Deadline 17 September 2023. To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV or resume. 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.