Senior Global Health Programme Lead – Access and Equity

Novo Nordisk Foundation; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Foundation is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to advance equity in health by improving access to NCD commodities and innovative treatments. The role leads portfolio development, partnership building, and cross-functional collaboration on global health initiatives from our Hellerup offices.

The position emphasizes strategic input, international collaboration, and capacity building across Global Development and related functions, with travel and a one-year term.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field with substantial experience.
• Extensive health equity work and access to affordable medicines in LMICs.
• Strong knowledge of global health actors and health systems.
• Experience leading multi-country projects and consortia.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Philanthropy/funding experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop principled, evidence-based approaches to improving access to essential NCD commodities.
• Identify and scope strategic partnerships to advance access in LMICs.
• Provide strategic input to projects aligned with NCD/CMD supply chain priorities.
• Leverage regulatory strengthening and health system readiness to enable access.
• Build capacity and align cross-functional teams across Global Health and other functions.

Skills

Global health

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Program management

Education

Master’s or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Novo Nordisk Foundation is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to advance equity in health by improving access to NCD commodities and innovative treatments. The role leads portfolio development, partnership building, and cross-functional collaboration on global health initiatives from our Hellerup offices.

The position emphasizes strategic input, international collaboration, and capacity building across Global Development and related functions, with travel and a one-year term.