Senior Alternative Models Program Manager

BioSpace; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Program Management Manager within its Market Access and Public Affairs team in the US. The role focuses on organizing and supporting strategic initiatives, developing timelines, and enabling cross‑functional collaboration to drive access for therapies across patient populations.

The position requires strong program management skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to streamline proposal intake while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Strong skills in managing processes and workflows; familiarity with project intake procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess project proposals and make prioritization decisions.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work alongside account managers to support relationship building and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines for specific strategic initiatives and ensure deliverables meet schedules.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders using PM tools.
• Identify operational risks and develop strategies to address challenges before timelines are affected.
• Oversee structured submission process for project proposals; ensure clarity and consistency in documentation.
• Review proposals for alignment with strategy, feasibility, and resource needs; coordinate prioritization discussions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Process optimization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About The Department

Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers. Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?

About The Department

Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers. Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

The Senior Alternative Models Program Management Manager is responsible for organizing and supporting the execution of specific strategic initiatives within the broader framework established by the Director of Program Management. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and executing project timelines and action plans for prioritized strategic initiatives. It also involves developing management tools and reporting templates, ensuring all initiatives are tracked and aligned with strategic objectives to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate effective collaboration across teams. Lastly, by supporting the facilitation of collaborations among teams and stakeholders, the Senior Program Management Manager supports the coordination necessary to design, launch, and scale our most critical initiatives.

Relationships

Reports to the Director of Alternative Models. Engages regularly with colleagues across Market Access and Public Affairs, as well as with internal stakeholders from Marketing & Patient Solutions, Executive Office / USO Strategy, Legal, Finance, and other relevant departments. Additionally, interacts closely with Alternative Model colleagues to ensure alignment and cohesive execution of initiatives

Essential Functions

• Responsible for managing project timelines for specific strategic initiatives, ensuring all deliverables are met according to the established schedule
• Monitor project deliverables closely, using project management tools to provide regular updates on progress to stakeholders
• Proactively identify operational risks associated with project execution and develop strategies to address challenges before they impact timelines
• Oversee the structured submission process for project proposals, ensuring clarity and consistency in documentation for efficient evaluation
• Review incoming project proposals to assess their alignment with organizational strategy and objectives, evaluating feasibility and resource requirements
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across departments to gather input and feedback on project proposals, facilitating prioritization discussions
• Implement criteria for prioritizing projects based on strategic impact, urgency, and resource availability to ensure alignment with the overall project portfolio
• Oversee the structured submission process for project proposals, ensuring clarity and consistency in documentation
• Review incoming project proposals to assess alignment with organizational strategy and objectives, as well as feasibility and resource requirements
• Engage with relevant stakeholders from various departments to gather input and feedback on project proposals and facilitate discussions for prioritization
• Monitor intake metrics and trends, generating reports to provide insights to leadership on project proposal volume, approval rates, and resource allocation needs
• Regularly review and refine the project intake process to enhance efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and improve the quality of project submissions
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating activities and ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives related to account management

Physical Requirements

10-15% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of six (6) of experience in project management, project intake, or related roles, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. An advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience
• Strong skills in managing processes and workflows, with proven ability to streamline project intake procedures
• Excellent analytical skills to assess project proposals and make informed prioritization decisions
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate collaboration across teams
• Ability to work alongside account managers to support relationship building and ensure alignment with overall strategic goals
• A keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality project proposal submissions and assessments
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and evolving dynamics within the industry, reflecting a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities

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.

The base compensation range for this position is $153,000 to $267,000. 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.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.