Strategic Partner — Global Manufacturing & Supply

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

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Senior Strategy Partner in Kalundborg, Denmark, to shape the API Manufacturing strategy from design to deployment. You will engage with senior leadership, translate priorities into deployment plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration across GMSAPI.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution in a global manufacturing context. You will build a cross-functional network, coordinate risk management, and deliver high-quality outputs that support

Qualifications

• A Master's degree within Finance, Project Management, Business Administration or a similar field
• 5-7 years of relevant experience from organisational development, strategy, communication, change management, business functions or top-tier consultancies
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to create clear, compelling presentations and convey complex information to senior leaders
• Excellent stakeholder management and network-building capabilities across organisational levels
• Experience within strategy development, deployment, target setting or performance follow-up, with the ability to connect strategic ambitions to practical execution, is an advantage
• Sharp analytical skills, allowing you to extract insights and meaningful conclusions from complex issues
• Curiosity and daily usage of AI tools is an advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Danish is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Being responsible for the API Manufacturing strategy from design to deployment, including optimizing for engagement and follow-through
• Strengthening the Strategy Partner network across GMSAPI to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic capabilities
• Owning and continuously optimizing key strategic processes at API Manufacturing level, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and timely, high-quality output
• Work on strategically important topics requiring a broad internal network to gain insights and translate to storylines
• Acting as SVP Risk Coordinator and driving the Enterprise Risk Management process across API from risk identification through to a consolidated API risk profile
• Leading or supporting business-critical assignments in the Executive Office, including analyses, presentations, workshops and follow-up on actions
• Providing strategic sparring to senior leaders and individual VPs – challenging perspectives and surfacing risks

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

AI literacy

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Senior Strategy Partner in Kalundborg, Denmark, to shape the API Manufacturing strategy from design to deployment. You will engage with senior leadership, translate priorities into deployment plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration across GMSAPI.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution in a global manufacturing context. You will build a cross-functional network, coordinate risk management, and deliver high-quality outputs that support