Associate Program Management Director

Jersey Digs; Plainsboro Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 153 000 - 267 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement program

Parental leave

Resumo da oferta

Novo Nordisk in Plainsboro, NJ, seeks a senior marketer to lead patient support initiatives and market access programs, partnering with Sales, Brand Marketing, Legal and Compliance to drive value and access.

You will manage external partners, design programs, analyze market access trends, and contribute to annual brand planning, with travel 10-20%.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, MBA-preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive brand management/marketing and/or sales/operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience with patient support hubs, specialty pharmacies and/or healthcare institutions.
• Agency/vendor management experience required.
• Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.

Responsabilidades

• Support development of patient solutions programs and hubs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Brand Marketing, Market Access and other teams to design and execute high-impact programs.
• Manage external partners and monitor performance against KPIs and budgets.
• Develop dashboards with analytics teams to assess market access trends and program utilization.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve patient support experiences and SOPs.

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Department

Our Marketing & Patient Solutions group creates and delivers human-centered experiences, where innovation meets customer-centricity, driving the ultimate experience for our patients. Our focus extends beyond transactions to craft experiences as one fully integrated, aligned and connected organization that puts empathy at the center, powered by insight and foresight.

We develop an end-to-end approach to strategy, focusing on every touchpoint that impacts our customers. We leverage data and insights to inform our decision-making processes, ensuring that our strategies are rooted in a deep understanding of customer needs and behaviors. Our ‘test and learn’ mindset and approach enables us to iterate rapidly and refine our strategies based on real-world results.

We are building an intentional team culture that is made up of diverse skillsets, united by the shared belief that reinvention and learning is what fuels continuous growth. Do you get excited about exploring the unknown? Does the idea of driving value through human-centered design pull you in? Are you ready to experiment with us?

The Position

Responsible for supporting the development patient solution strategies that maximize access to therapies. Responsible for supporting best in class solutions t while driving budget and program efficiencies. This individual will function as support to the lead and maintain a high-level of collaboration and integration with all relative field teams (Sales, Field Reimbursement Managers and Market Access), Brand Marketing, Training, Market Access & Public Affairs, Trade, Legal, Compliance, Finance, HEOR and Market Research. The position has high exposure to senior management and requires a highly motivated individual who is able to work cross-functionally & independently in order to accomplish objectives.

Relationships

Reports to the Senior Director/Director, Key internal relationships include brand marketing, market access, Enterprise Insights, sales, medical/CMR, legal, compliance and regulatory. Other internal relationships include Public Affairs, Government Affairs & US Corp Giving & Social Impact. External relationships include relations with patient/caregiver consultants and, key opinion leaders (KOLs), professional organizations, customers and patient support service providers and organizations.

Essential Functions

Operational Management & Business Suppport

• Support all current and future launch products. This includes supporting the development the postscript optimal Patient journey and support of Patient Support HUB suppliers
• Manage existing patient support programs
• Support design, implementation and ongoing management of all programs
• Partner with analytics teams to develop performance dashboards and interpret operational data for purposes of assessing market access trends, hub program utilization and performance against defined KPIs. Enhance the customer experience via market research to assess program performance, including current and competitive offerings
• Function as subject matter expert on patient r support solutions and collaborate cross functionally to design and implement programs that compliantly support the company’s patient support objectives for inline and launching brands
• Implement standardized auditing and active call monitoring
• Support the development and maintenance of SOPs and business rules related to all US patient support. Maintain program SOPs, exceptions processes, workflows, scripting, training and reports. Manage external partner performance against contractual arrangements, SOPs, KPIs and budget. Ensure adherence to all compliance and regulatory requirements

Fiscal Management

• Demonstrate fiscal discipline and accountability to effectively and efficiently manage external partners and vendors’ performance through appropriate metrics. In partnership with Sr. Director and procurement, negotiate and execute contracts / SOWs

Field Engagement & Issue Management

• Maintains trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances with internal and external partners, focused on addressing key business issues, objectives and processes
• Works closely with Sales, Marketing & Market Access teams to ensure the design and execution of high-impact program strategies that support patients
• Support development of communication and engagement strategies between field sales, marketing and reimbursement support partners to ensure awareness and escalation of reported issues and customer concerns
• Engages with healthcare professionals to address concerns and drive ongoing and appropriate patient support experiences
• Develops and presents compelling plans and recommendations for management endorsement

Insight Generation

• Monitor and assess program effectiveness, implementing data driven improvements to improve program offerings
• Support the annual brand planning process with data driven insights
• Execute ongoing analyses of the market in terms of coverage and reimbursement issues impacting Novo Nordisk’s products, existing and emerging payer policies, competitive reimbursement landscape, trends, pricing, contracting strategies and potential barriers to provider and patient access

Customer Support

• Attends key customer meetings to proactively remain up to date on changes and related needs for patient support
• Develops recommendations and lead team to implements program changes to ensure ongoing compliance, industry competitiveness and operational excellence
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in development of Patient Solutions technology

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, MBA-preferred
• 8+ years of progressive brand management/marketing and/or sales/operations experience required
• 3+ years of experience with patient support hubs, specialty pharmacies and/or healthcare institutions required
• Agency/Vendor management experience required
• Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams required
• Anticipates problems and roadblocks to avoid crisis management
• Must have proven track record of developing accurate short- and long-term business plans, results and follow up
• Must have solid understanding of the pharmaceutical marketplace including legal, medical, regulatory and clinical processes
• Ensures timely execution and follow-up. Meets deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required

Compensation

The base compensation range for this position is $ 152,7000 to $ 267,300. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position’s level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy and parental leave policy.

About Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.