R&D Portfolio Lead: Real-Time Insights & Resource Strategy

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks a portfolio analytics leader who can provide a real-time view of R&D portfolio and capacity across the value chain. You will drive a single resource management system and translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions for senior leaders.

The role requires a master’s degree and 6–7 years in data analysis or portfolio management, with strong Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, science, R&D or a relevant field.
• 6–7 years’ experience in data analysis, business analysis and/or portfolio management.
• Proficiency with IT tools, especially Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to turn complex data into clear conclusions and easy-to-understand communication.
• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build collaboration based on mutual trust with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A self-driven, analytical approach and the ability to work well in a dynamic global environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable real-time portfolio management across the entire R&D value chain.
• Drive implementation of one uniform resource management system across R&D, improving decision‑making efficiency, transparency in resource allocation and operational effectiveness.
• Drive speed benchmarks across the R&D value chain to support the long‑term R&D aspiration.
• Create transparency and analysis that support management in informed decision‑making.
• Turn complex data into clear conclusions and easy‑to‑understand slides for leaders and project teams.
• Work in cross‑organisational projects and act as a value‑adding portfolio partner to the R&D project organisation.

Skills

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Self-driven

Data storytelling

Communication

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in business, science, R&D or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks a portfolio analytics leader who can provide a real-time view of R&D portfolio and capacity across the value chain. You will drive a single resource management system and translate complex data into clear, actionable conclusions for senior leaders.

The role requires a master’s degree and 6–7 years in data analysis or portfolio management, with strong Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus fluent English.