Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Alternatives

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

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.