Alternative Models Program Management Director

Novo Nordisk

Plainsboro, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$181,670–$317,920 Per Year
LOCATION
Plainsboro, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago


About the Department


Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers. Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?





The Position


The Director of Alternative Models Program Management is responsible for ensuring the timely execution of initiatives aligned with our alternative model strategy. This role focuses on orchestrating and driving the progress of multiple initiatives, managing cross-functional interdependencies, and tracking progress to drive accountability and success. By driving the collaboration among teams and key stakeholders, the Director of Program Management oversees the coordination and execution necessary to design, launch, and scale our most critical initiatives.





Relationships


Reports to the Senior Director of Alternative Models. Works closely with senior directors and directors within MAPA, especially in close collaboration with the Obesity, Diabetes, and MASH team. Occasionally partners with MAPA VPs to provide insights and contribute to high-level discussions. Engages regularly with colleagues across Marketing & Patient Solutions, Executive Office / USO Strategy, Legal, Finance, and other relevant departments. Additionally, interacts daily with Alternative Models’ Director of Strategic Partnership Management and Director of Strategy to ensure alignment and cohesive execution of initiatives.





Essential Functions



+ Manage interdependencies across multiple initiatives by identifying connections and ensuring clear communication among project teams


+ Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to assess potential impacts of project changes, align strategies, and mitigate conflicts, fostering collaboration to ensure successful execution of all initiatives


+ Work closely with the Director of Strategy and Director of Account Management to align initiatives with strategic goals


+ Lead planning sessions and provide updates on operational execution and alignment activities


+ Collaborate closely with cross-functional project management teams to ensure a cohesive approach to implementing and scaling alternative model initiatives and projects


+ Establish and implement criteria for prioritizing projects based on strategic impact, urgency, and resource availability to ensure alignment with the overall project portfolio


+ Develop dashboards and reporting systems to track progress against defined milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) while using data visualization tools to present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders


+ Conduct risk assessments for all initiated programs to identify potential obstacles and develop contingency plans, incorporating scenario planning to address various risk factors and effectively communicate strategies to relevant stakeholders


+ Prepare and present to leadership concise reports summarizing program status, outcomes, and insights derived from performance metrics


+ Facilitate post-initiative reviews to gather insights from teams on successes and challenges, share best practices across the organization, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in program management


+ Play a pivotal role in developing the Alternative Model operating process from initial term sheet development to launch


+ Draft and structure term sheet and negotiation plans, secure leadership alignment, and facilitate workstreams to operationalize all terms






Physical Requirements


10-15% overnight travel required.





Qualifications



+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred


+ A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in program or project management within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, with a strong background in partnership management. An advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience


+ Proven experience in managing complex programs with interdependencies, demonstrating a deep understanding of program management methodologies


+ Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders


+ 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, with the ability to convey information clearly to a variety of audiences


+ Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and evolving dynamics within the industry, reflecting a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities















Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.





The base compensation range for this position is $181,670 to $317,920. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.





Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.





Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.





We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.





We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.





Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.





If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

About the Company

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Novo Nordisk

Working at Novo Nordisk

 

Life-changing careers

Starting a career at Novo Nordisk is more than getting a job. It is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people living with a serious chronic disease.

Whether you are a part of supplying insulin for patients around the world, discovering the next breakthrough at one of our state-of-the-art research centres, working with us is truly life-changing.

 

We are inspired by life

We are a proud life-science company on a mission to ensure that people living with a chronic disease can live a full life. Millions rely on us.

We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. From our colleagues in the lab, working to change lives through pioneering break-through treatments, to our colleagues putting sustainability at the core of our processes and working to prolong the life of our planet, this mission to improve lives is at the core of our every action.

 

Together we drive change

Change is a constant — change in lifestyle, change in technology, change all over. 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.

That’s why we continuously push to improve the way we work and the lives of the patients we serve, creating innovative solutions that fit the way people want to live. To accomplish this, we embrace a spirit of open-mindedness and experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection.

 

Together, we are life-changing

Our company is our people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We want to ensure that every employee can achieve a work-life balance that supports their current priorities and where they want to go next.

 

Your development starts here

We value our employees for the unique skills, backgrounds and perspectives they bring to the table. We work continuously to help bring out the best in all of our people, offering opportunities for development and creating an environment of mobility within the company. We strive to offer a workplace that’s great to be in and to be from.

It is very important to us that anyone working with us feels empowered as an employee and as a person. We all should have the opportunity to act fast, make decisions and be agile. 

With a career at our company, you will feel a difference right from the start. A sense of inspiration that comes from a shared belief in driving positive change for people, families and communities everywhere, and it’s a collective effort. We rely on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 45,000 employees.

In the video above, meet  Marie Darting, one of our scientists, and hear more about her work as a formulation scientist, her perspective on development plans and the impact she feels her work has on people living with a chronic disease.

 

Who we are

We were founded in 1923 and today we are a global healthcare company headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark.

Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases, such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering  scientific breakthroughs, expanding  access to our medicines , and working to prevent and ultimately cure diabetes.

With almost 100 years of experience, one of the broadest diabetes product portfolios in the healthcare industry, as well as an award-winning pipeline of innovative products, our success is built on our company values – the Novo Nordisk Way.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1923
WEBSITE
https://www.novonordisk.com/