Global Health Programme Lead: Access & Equity in LMICs

Novo Nordisk Foundation; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for Global Development. You will lead efforts to improve access to essential NCD commodities and innovative treatments, guiding a principled, evidence-based approach and building strategic partnerships across sectors.

You will work with diverse teams to align projects with health equity goals, support capacity building, and engage with global partners to advance sustainable access in LMICs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree/PhD with relevance to the programme area and 12+ years of experience.
• Experience in health equity projects related to access to affordable medical commodities and treatments, including procurement and supply chain in LMICs.
• Strong understanding of actors in access to affordable medicines and their roles.

Responsibilities

• Support development of a principled, evidence-based NNF approach to improving access to essential NCD commodities and innovative treatments.
• Develop partnerships to advance access to affordable NCD commodities in LMICs.
• Provide strategic input to projects to align with NCD/CMD supply chain priorities (forecasting, procurement, availability, distribution).
• Assess opportunities to leverage regulatory strengthening and health system readiness to support LMIC access.
• Drive internal capacity building and cross-functional alignment across Global Health, Innovation, Infectious Diseases, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and other functions.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Global health experience

Procurement & supply chain

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree/PhD in related field

Job description

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is seeking a Senior Programme Manager for Global Development. You will lead efforts to improve access to essential NCD commodities and innovative treatments, guiding a principled, evidence-based approach and building strategic partnerships across sectors.

You will work with diverse teams to align projects with health equity goals, support capacity building, and engage with global partners to advance sustainable access in LMICs.