Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Associate Director, NPP & Forecasting role requires a minimum of five years' experience in New Product Planning, forecasting, and analytics within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally supported by a scientific background. The candidate must possess deep expertise in product development, portfolio management, and life cycle management, with a strong emphasis on developing sustainable product strategies and challenging assumptions for early-stage assets. Key responsibilities include leading Target Product Profile (TPP) development, conducting comprehensive project risk assessments, and translating these risks into actionable insights for business valuations and portfolio decisions. The role demands advanced analytical and forecasting capabilities, including preparing long-term forecasts spanning up to 10 years and developing multiple market scenarios to support senior management decision-making. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, fact-based approach to future challenges are essential. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required to build robust partnerships across affiliates, regions, and key stakeholders within a dynamic, growth-oriented team environment. The candidate must be fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additionally, the role involves optimizing processes, ensuring best practices, and maintaining clear documentation. This position is embedded within a Commercial Excellence & Strategic Planning department focused on Rare Disease, emphasizing strategic impact on pipeline asset success and long-term growth. The environment values inclusivity, continuous learning, and employee empowerment, aligning with Novo Nordisk's commitment to innovation and health improvement.
About the role
Category: Project Management & Agile
Department: Commercial Excellence & Strategic Planning
Location: Søborg, Denmark
Teaser
Shaping the future of healthcare starts here. If you are a strategic thinker ready to drive the success of pipeline assets across the Rare Disease therapeutic area, ensuring robust forecasting and informed decision-making for long-term growth, you may be our next New Product Planning and Forecasting Associate Director.
Role Summary
As Associate Director, you will drive Target Product Profile (TPP) development for early assets within a specific therapeutic area and lead project valuations for major business opportunities. You will conduct long-term forecasts (LTF) and ensure senior management endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Develop sustainable product development strategies and challenge assumptions for new products
- Conduct project risk assessments and translate risks into actionable insights for valuations and portfolios
- Manage long-term forecasting (LTF) by gathering and challenging core assumptions, preparing 10-year sales forecasts, and developing key scenarios
- Provide robust decision-making support to brands and senior management through insightful analyses and market scenarios
- Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with affiliates, regions, and key stakeholders
- Optimize and improve processes, ensuring best practices and clear documentation of deliverables
Department
Join the Commercial Excellence & Strategic Planning team, enabling the future success of Rare Disease. The department is dynamic and collaborative, focused on strategic impact and growth. You will be part of a newly created team of four employees split between Søborg and Zürich.
Requirements
- Scientific background (ideally)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in New Product Planning (NPP), forecasting, and analytics within the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven experience in product development, portfolio management, and life cycle management
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address future challenges proactively
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to build effective partnerships with stakeholders
- Pragmatic and fact-based approach to decision-making
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Unique and supportive culture
- Strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage
- Benefits reflecting commitment to employee empowerment and work-life balance
How to Apply
- Submit your application by uploading your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions)
- Applications are screened continuously; interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis
- Deadline: 1st of December
Additional Information
- Job title may be subject to change as part of a global adjustment; more information will be provided during recruitment
- Novo Nordisk is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants
- Novo Nordisk focuses on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health, driven by an unordinary mindset and a commitment to making a real, lasting change in health
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