Global Device Sourcing & Strategy Lead

Novo Nordisk; Taastrup; On-site; DKK 847,000 - 1,245,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Category Lead to own a high-impact device platform category within Global Strategic Outsourcing & Devices. You will shape external partnerships, drive strategic supplier selections, and influence commercial decisions at senior levels in a complex pharma/device ecosystem.

The role requires a decade of strategic sourcing experience and an MSc/MBA. Expect international travel and a competitive salary package, with emphasis on long-term value creation for

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience within strategic sourcing or outsourcing, preferably at a large international pharma, devices, or CMO/CDMO environment
• MSc or MBA in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Proven track record of leading large-scale negotiations, complex contracts, and supplier partnerships, with strong analytical skills and solid business understanding
• Ability to influence decision-making at all levels through clear recommendations, with strong stakeholder management and credibility as a sparring partner
• High learning agility, personal drive, and resilience to operate independently in a dynamic environment
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to coach and develop others
• English fluency

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing category strategies for outsourced device platforms
• Leading negotiations and supplier selections
• Gaining deep insights into the CM market and Novo Nordisk business
• Building strong, strategic relationships with CMs to enable commercial leverage and address long-term supply opportunities and challenges
• Supplier selection for future device platforms and securing time-to-market, cost efficiency, and scalability for innovation projects
• Provide guidance to senior management on strategic matters
• Acting as a senior sparring partner to team colleagues

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Leadership

Education

MSc/MBA in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Category Lead to own a high-impact device platform category within Global Strategic Outsourcing & Devices. You will shape external partnerships, drive strategic supplier selections, and influence commercial decisions at senior levels in a complex pharma/device ecosystem.

The role requires a decade of strategic sourcing experience and an MSc/MBA. Expect international travel and a competitive salary package, with emphasis on long-term value creation for