• Job Description

  Req#: 301887

  At Novo Nordisk, our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes but we know
  that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.

  We are looking for our new Digital Transformation Project Director to join our International Operations (IO) and co-create our digitalisation strategy for Clinical, Medical, Regulatory (CMR) and independently drive execution of the CMR digital roadmap. If you are excited about making a difference, then read on and apply today for a life-changing career!

  The position
  In this newly created position, the Project Director for IO CMR Digital Transformation will be responsible for ensuring the development and execution of the CMR Digital Roadmap, working closely with the relevant colleagues across International Operations Strategic office (IO-SO) and Development and the Digital Transformation Office to align efforts and drive progress of the IO CMR digital ambition and CMR2030 manifesto.
  

  Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Co-creating IO CMR digitalisation strategy to enable the needs of IO CMR business strategy & objectives, consistently seeking external insights on best practices to address IO CMR business challenges.
  • Driving a digital mindset & a learning culture by collaborating with CMR leadership to emphasise the need of adapting to future demands, facilitating access to upskilling opportunities for leaders and colleagues within IO CMR and ensuring thorough comprehension of the value of of future digital products.
  • Develop capability & resource needs for IO CMR, fostering strong collaboration between Global, Regions and Business Areas for efficient change management and communicating regional and local resource needs to leadership teams in IO CMR and Digital Transformation Development.
  • Investigate ways of working and processes on an opportunistic basis to uncover efficiency improvements.

  Qualifications
  • You have minimum five years experience in similar position in a multinational pharmaceutical or MedTech company.
  • You have a proven track record of driving digitalisation initiatives and change management at both strategic and tactical/operational level in a global setting within pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge or understanding of clinical development, medical affairs and/or regulatory affairs will be a strong advantage.
  • Experience working in an international, matrix environment enabling you to effectively interact with and influence colleagues across functions.

  About the department
  Headquartered in Zurich, International Operations (IO) covers 22 time-zones and has more than 16,000 employees around the world working passionately to change over 29 million patients’ lives each day. As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s growth, and a geographical scope of 7 Regions covering 193 countries, IO offers a dynamic environment and a world of opportunities.

  This position is based out of Zurich and you will join the Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) team within our International Operations Strategic Office.
  In Clinical, Medical and Regulatory Affairs our focus is to improve patient lives. By doing so we contribute to the short-mid term business goals and establish future growth drivers for Novo Nordisk. We ensure that our Clinical programs in IO are executed effectively and efficiently in 55 countries, drive medical strategies and tactics for in-line brands and New Therapy Area development, strengthen the regulatory and PV function for faster time to market with the best label, and steer functional projects to maximize the impact of CMR.

  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.

  We aim to hire the best talent and support their development by acting as a Talent Incubator. To ensure the development of our high potential talents at Novo Nordisk, the IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub which offers employees the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in the strategic office and establish their international network, before moving on to positions in global, the regions and markets where they can share their expertise and make space for future talents to have an opportunity to experience rotations. For a position like this, international mobility within a time horizon of three years is a requirement.

  Contact
  To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

  Deadline
  Apply before 18th April 2024
  

  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.

• About the company

  Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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