VP, R&D Process Orchestration & Transformation

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, seeks an Associate Vice President, R&D Process Orchestration to drive enterprise-wide transformation across the R&D value chain. You will design workflows, lead cross-functional teams, and partner with AI and Digital to accelerate innovation and time-to-market.

You will report to the Group Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Project Leadership, building capability, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable improvements in process efficiency and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong track record of leading enterprise-wide transformation and operational excellence initiatives across a complex pharmaceutical organisation.
• Successfully delivering cross-functional transformation across complex value chains, aligning teams, processes, and outcomes.
• Experience redesigning operating models, workflows, or business processes with measurable business impact for R&D functions of a pharmaceutical company.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Experience implementing digital solutions such as AI, automation, process mining, or advanced analytics to improve business performance.
• Strong program and portfolio management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction for process orchestration across R&D.
• Own and continuously improve key portfolio management processes and optimize the Global Project Framework.
• Drive and facilitate process excellence by redesigning workflows, simplifying handovers, managing interdependencies, and improving end-to-end process efficiency.
• Partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts across R&D, Quality, CMC, Digital, and other areas to drive enterprise-wide alignment and change.
• Work with AI and Digital areas to accelerate digital transformation of asset strategy and enable seamless execution.
• Build organizational capability by developing a high-performing team and fostering continuous improvement.
• Represent Novo Nordisk externally in industry forums and benchmark best practices in R&D operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Communication skills

Execution focus

Influence without authority

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business

Tools

Process mining

Automation

AI/Analytics tools

Digital transformation tools

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, seeks an Associate Vice President, R&D Process Orchestration to drive enterprise-wide transformation across the R&D value chain. You will design workflows, lead cross-functional teams, and partner with AI and Digital to accelerate innovation and time-to-market.

You will report to the Group Vice President of Portfolio Strategy & Project Leadership, building capability, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable improvements in process efficiency and