Associate Operational Excellence Director - Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs

About The Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Associate Director, CMR Operational Excellence will be responsible for the transformational improvement and strong execution of critical operational processes across CMR such as contracting, budgets, and governmental R&D spend reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong financial and operational background and also a proven ability to deliver transformational process improvements via technology implementation and fit-for-purpose process improvement. The candidate will ensure the timely delivery, accuracy, and transparency of the entire CMR GVP/SVP budget and projections to the GVP/SVP of CMR and ensuring alignment with R&D and NNI strategies and strategy execution.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements transformation of CMR business processes and related resourcing estimates across all CMR VP/AVP areas
• As needed, develops executive level communications to support strategic transformation initiatives
• Leads or participates in strategic efforts (e.g., annual business planning, scenario planning) on behalf of CMR for the greater NNI or NNA/S organization and aligned to enterprise strategic direction and NN Way
• Ensures budget, contracting, and transparency training for relevant associates throughout CMR, and acts as backup as needed
• Works with business partners inside and outside of CMR to ensure resource strategies are being implemented into their responsible VP/AVP area and monitors progress throughout the year
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration among business operations within CMR and NNI and also globally, partnering across global R&D
• Ensures accuracy and transparency of VP/AVP operating budgets by following company budget timelines and by conducting accruals, chargebacks, and reallocations
• Ensures fit-for-purpose training and processes across CMR for PO creation, contracting, invoice tracking, and invoice discrepancy troubleshooting
• Collects and ensures responsibility of CMR LT area resource projections
• Primary point of contact for coordinating governmental transparency reporting within CMR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 10 years experience required, with 2+ years direct experience with business planning or finance or similar
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive leading edge digital transformation
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak to all levels of an organization
• Advanced capability in Excel, PowerPoint and Word required; SAP experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Pay & Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $160,000 to $250,000. 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.