Global Associate Competitive Intelligence Director
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Global Associate Competitive Intelligence Director role requires a strong blend of pharmaceutical industry expertise, analytical acumen, and strategic insight generation. Candidates should possess an advanced degree (M.Sc.) in Business, Medicine, or Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences, reflecting a rigorous educational background relevant to the pharmaceutical sector. The role demands substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a deep understanding of drug development processes, regulatory environments, commercial strategies, and pharmaceutical value chains. Key competencies include the ability to analyze complex scientific, medical, and commercial data, translating these insights into actionable intelligence that informs project, product, and portfolio-level decision-making. Strong communication skills are essential, enabling effective dissemination of insights to diverse audiences, including senior management. The position emphasizes proactive agenda-setting and independent expert thinking, alongside collaborative cross-functional stakeholder management. Responsibilities include leading competitive intelligence assessments, activating insights from scientific congresses, and contributing to the evolution of the Competitive Intelligence function. Mentorship and fostering a knowledge-sharing culture are also critical. The role operates within a global, cross-disciplinary team focused on Diabetes and Obesity, requiring comfort in a dynamic, international business environment. Overall, the ideal candidate combines strategic competitive intelligence expertise with pharmaceutical industry knowledge, analytical rigor, excellent communication, and leadership capabilities to drive informed decision-making and competitive advantage.
About the role
Role Summary
- Drive high-quality insights on competitor products, pipelines, R&D, and commercial strategies
- Enable Novo Nordisk to make informed decisions on current and future product portfolio
- Shape strategies for projects and future commercial brands
- Provide news monitoring and insights generation related to the competitive landscape
- Activate insights to elevate and challenge projects and products
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, data-driven insights regarding the competitive landscape
- Drive strong competitive insights to enhance decision-making at project/product and portfolio level
- Lead assessments of key intelligence topics of strategic interest in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
- Plan and activate key insights from scientific congresses among internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of the Competitive Intelligence function
- Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment
Requirements
- M.Sc. in Business, Medicine, or Life/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret complex data
- Proven track record in communicating scientific, medical, and commercial information to diverse audiences, including senior management
- In-depth understanding of drug development, regulatory processes, commercial strategy, and pharmaceutical value chains
- Comfortable in an expert role, able to think independently and proactively set the agenda
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
About the Department
- The Competitive Intelligence Team monitors, assesses, and activates intelligence on competitors within core strategic areas in Diabetes and Obesity
- Part of the Insights & CI team, which includes Competitive Intelligence, Customer Insights, and Data Strategy & AI
- Engages with stakeholders across the value chain to drive insights and enhance decision-making
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a global business environment
- Work with extraordinary talent
- Professional and personal development possibilities
- Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity
How to Apply
- Apply before 11th January
- No cover letter required; include a few sentences about your motivation in your resume or CV
- Do not include a photo in your CV
- For further information, contact Karin Kernø Jørgensen, Senior Global Director Competitive Intelligence at [email protected]
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