
Associate Director – Alternative Models Program Management
Novo Nordisk
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Plainsboro • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $152,500 - $267,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Ensure the timely execution of initiatives aligned with alternative model strategy
- Drive the end-to-end progress of multiple initiatives and manage cross-functional interdependencies
- Oversee the coordination and execution necessary to design, launch, and scale critical initiatives
- Manage interdependencies across multiple initiatives and ensure clear communication among project teams
- Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across departments to gather input and feedback
- Support planning sessions and provide updates on operational execution and alignment activities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional project management teams
- Implement criteria for prioritizing projects based on strategic impact
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting systems
- Conduct risk assessments for all initiated programs
- Monitor intake metrics and trends
- Prepare and present to leadership concise reports summarizing program status
- Facilitate post-initiative reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in program or project management within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries
- Consultancy background (management consulting, healthcare consulting, or strategy consulting) is a strong plus
- Proven experience in managing complex programs with interdependencies
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives proactively and effectively
- Ability to think strategically and align program goals with broader organizational objectives
- Strong analytical skills to assess program performance, identify risks, and develop data-driven solutions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and evolving dynamics within the industry
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement program
- group legal
- critical illness
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- auto/home insurance
- sick time policy
- flex-able vacation policy
- parental leave policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementrisk assessmentdata analysisdashboard developmentreporting systemsstrategic planninginitiative executionperformance monitoringstakeholder collaboration
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingcommunication skillsadaptabilityproactive initiativeanalytical skillsteam collaborationfacilitationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree