Strategy Director, R&D Strategy & Execution

Novo Nordisk A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 847,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, invites a Strategy Director to join the Strategy and Project Management Office within Research & Development. You will lead strategic projects, translate priorities into actionable plans, and work with senior stakeholders across value chains to drive impact.

The role demands a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 8–10 years in pharma, with expertise in strategy management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, PhD or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• 8–10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical R&D and drug development.
• Experience creating business strategies and managing cross-functional work streams.
• Strong knowledge of strategy management methodologies and problem solving.
• Stakeholder management with influence across diverse project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate key strategic projects supporting R&D priorities.
• Provide expertise in strategy design, implementation, and related activities.
• Ensure consistency, efficiency and a unified direction across projects.
• Partner with R&D stakeholders to deliver strategic management outcomes.
• Support leaders with planning and execution of short-, mid-, and long-term strategies.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to workforce development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing across levels

Education

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, invites a Strategy Director to join the Strategy and Project Management Office within Research & Development. You will lead strategic projects, translate priorities into actionable plans, and work with senior stakeholders across value chains to drive impact.

The role demands a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and 8–10 years in pharma, with expertise in strategy management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.