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VP, Diabetes – Strategic Projects and Early Pipeline
Novo Nordisk. leading the strategic project teams to develop, shape and execute on key impactful projects that can deliver growth for the area.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- leading the strategic project teams to develop, shape and execute on key impactful projects that can deliver growth for the area.
- shaping, developing and executing therapy area strategies (T1D, T2D, cardiorenal) that define short, mid, and long-term business objectives, collaborating with the obesity therapy area and portfolio units ensuring portfolio prioritization and focus
- Identifying and evaluating strategic commercial or other relevant partnership opportunities, and acquisitions with the BD group to enhance pipeline, business capabilities and market reach
- Overseeing new product development initiatives, collaborating with R&D, strategic marketing, and sales teams to ensure differentiated product profiles and successful launches
- Leading cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, R&D, Finance, and regions to integrate business strategies and drive strategic decision-making
- Driving commercial insights and working with pricing strategy with the pricing and access team for alignment across phase 2 and 3, optimizing revenue generation and maintaining competitive advantage
- Serving as a key member of the Diabetes Leadership Team and TAPG (Therapy Area Planning Group), representing the function in high-level negotiations and presenting to senior leadership on strategic dilemmas and trade-offs
Requirements
What you’ll need- A minimum of 10+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or related fields, with a proven track record in identifying and executing growth opportunities
- Significant leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and negotiating high-value partnerships at a senior level
- Deep business acumen with expertise in market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and financial principles across commercial strategy, pricing, and sales channels
- Exceptional strategic vision coupled with the ability to craft compelling long-term plans and inspire diverse stakeholders to execute them effectively
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data, prioritize investments, and assess new product development viability
- Excellent negotiation and partnership development capabilities, including structuring financial arrangements, intellectual property agreements, and customer-sharing models
- A global perspective with understanding of international markets, regulatory environments, and cultural nuances, particularly across USA, China, Japan, EU5, Canada, and Brazil
- Outstanding communication and influence skills to articulate complex ideas persuasively to senior executives, partners, and cross-functional teams
- A results-oriented mindset with proven ability to drive measurable outcomes and deliver on ambitious growth targets
- Scientific/medical background (e.g., PhD) to support the bridge between commercial strategy and early pipeline/R&D
- Specialty care experience (e.g., diabetes, cardio-renal, cardiovascular)
- AI/advanced analytics capability (strong plus)
- Build an accountable, motivating culture by empowering teams and demonstrating NNWay leadership (integrity, collaboration, and strong performance standards).
- Enable strategy and drive impact by translating priorities into measurable execution while fostering curiosity, continuous learning, and patient- and society-focused innovation.
Benefits
Comp & perks- executive development programmes
- global networking opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentstrategic planningmarket dynamicsfinancial principlesnegotiationanalytical skillsproduct developmentAIadvanced analyticscommercial strategy
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationstrategic visioncommunicationinfluenceresults-oriented mindsetcritical thinkingpartnership developmentmotivating culturecuriosity
Certifications
PhD