Associate Vice President – Commercial Supply Chain
Novo Nordisk
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Zurich • Switzerland
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About the role
- Report to the Senior Vice President of Finance of International Opertions and be a member of the Finance International Operations leadership team
- Operationally secure supply to more than 37 million patients
- Turn commercial strategies, budget and brand plans into forecast/demand
- Strengthen understanding of customer needs across the value chain
- Own the Novo Nordisk Local Manufacturing Strategy
Requirements
- Relevant academic degree within Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics or Manufacturing
- 15 years of experience within Supply Chain Management, pharmaceutical production, and/or general business
- 5 years of experience in a senior management team
- Minimum 5 years of international experience, preferably in IO/Emerging Markets countries
- Strong people management experience (ideally managing large and diverse teams)
- Experience in delivering business objectives in alignment with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in effectively and persuasively articulating complex issues to key decision makers
- Experience in analysing complex issues, utilising strategic thinking and implementing tactical plans
- Profound understanding of pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, GDP, and relevant laws and regulations impacting a multi-national pharmaceutical company
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Unique culture
- Support for career and life stage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsManufacturingPharmaceutical productionStrategic thinkingTactical planningBudgetingForecastingDemand planning
Soft skills
People managementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsPersuasionLeadershipTeam management