Manager - Supply Chain Development - Project Management

About the Department 

The Finance and Operations dept. brings insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance and Operations works closely across the organization to guide enterprise-wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive core operations and develop insights to drive growth and operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for future capabilities. Our focus on innovation ensures we're constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data innovation, insights and analytics, delivering patient support solutions, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a life-changing career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent, and we reward hard work and dedication with opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to maximize your potential with us?

 

The Position

The position is responsible for supporting and executing projects identified from the supply chain development initiatives across Novo Nordisk Inc., (NNI).

 

The position is responsible for:

Development Initiatives: responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of selected NAO (North America Operations) Supply Chain Development Initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with the broader NAO and Global Supply Chain teams to align the assigned projects.

Reporting on Progress of projects: Regularly monitor and report on the status of assigned projects to relevant stakeholders including the Associate Director and Director of Supply Chain Development.

Supporting Portfolio Maintenance: Work alongside the Associate Director and Director to maintain an updated view of the assigned projects within the NAO Supply Chain Development portfolio.

 

Relationships

Reports to the Director of NAO Supply Chain Development. There are no positions reporting into this role. Position regularly interacts with members of the Global Supply Chain and key stakeholders across NAO Organization. Maintains relations with Global Supply Chain, NAO Supply Chain Organization and corresponding roles in IO (international operations) and the regions within IO.

 

Essential Functions

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director and Director to understand the broader NAO Supply Chain Strategy
• Engage with relevant teams to support the maturation and execution of NAO Supply Chain initiatives
• Prioritize projects based on strategic importance, feasibility, and available resources
• Project Coordination & Collaboration
• Ensure collaboration between global, regional, and local teams to secure successful project execution
• Address any project-related issues, ensuring smooth progress
• Progress Tracking & Reporting
• Use tools and methodologies to monitor progress on assigned projects
• Make necessary adjustments to ensure projects stay on track and achieve desired outcomes
• Help maintain an accurate representation of assigned projects within the NAO Supply Chain Development Portfolio
• Collaborate with the Associate Director and Director to ensure alignment between individual projects and the broader portfolio strategy

 

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

 

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, e.g. Business, Supply Chain
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/project management with a Bachelor’s degree, minimum of 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree (preferably from the pharmaceutical industry)
• Experience in implementation of projects, with a broad stakeholder landscape
• Proven track record in project management and change management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Agile ways of working is a plus
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

 

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 chan