Vice President, Integrated Quality Leadership

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Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

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Vice President, Integrated Quality Leadership

Category: Quality

Location: Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for process excellence, Lean and driving transformation in large organizations? Are you a visionary who excels in transforming requirements to process in complex global organisations? If so, you might be the right fit for our team as the new Vice President (VP) of Integrated Quality Leadership

The Vice President will report into the Corporate Vice President of Integrated Quality (IQ) and Operations and Staff Quality (OSQ) and will be a key member of the leadership team for the Integrated Quality Program (IQ Program) as well as CVP management team. The purpose of the Integrated Quality program is to transform the QMS in NN to be future safe and scalable. The IQ Leadership is one of the program pillars.

This position is based in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

The position
As the Vice President (VP) of Integrated Quality Leadership you will spearhead the transformation and implementation of process excellence in Novo Nordisk.

You will set strategic direction in the transformation by challenging the existing processes and securing alignment with business strategy and aspirations while driving the implementation in close collaboration with the line of business. The process should be both implemented and anchored locally, but the organisation of Integrated Quality Leadership will own the framework. The product quality is state-of-the-art, and success for the Vice President will be to ensure the same level of quality for the processes.

Additionally, you will be responsible for orchestrating stakeholder alignment and ensuring successful integration and adoption of process excellence within Novo Nordisk. To succeed in developing the best-in-class framework, you will work closely with experienced specialists from the line of business, relying on their expertise to secure a well-functional collaboration and lead by example. Furthermore, you will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing core transformation team, fostering transparency, collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the organization. The team is a small core team, and you will expand to a size that fits the transformation and implementation.

You will define, develop, and oversee the implementation of long- and short-term business strategies and plans for the Integrated Quality Leadership strategic pillar of Integrated Quality. Success in this leadership role demands a high degree of independence, innovation skills, cultural awareness, and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications
To be a competitive candidate, you should have:

  • A master's degree in a relevant field
  • 10+ years of process excellence experience
  • 10+ years of experience in project management working across complex matrix organizations in heavily regulated industries
  • Profound experience in Lean and strong problem-solving skills
  • 5+ years of leadership experience, leading leaders
  • Strong experience with Process Management
  • Strong drive for continuous improvement and transformation
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders
  • High degree of independence, resilience, flexibility and cultural awareness

We also value personal attributes such as a collaborative mindset, analytical skills, data-driven approach, adaptability, creativity, independence, relationship-building, and a robust, energetic personality.

About the Department
Integrated Quality Leadership is a VP area within the IQ & OSQ area in Novo Nordisk Quality. Besides responsibility for the Integrated Quality Leadership pillar, the area is responsible for the LEAN Supply System, ensuring operational excellence. Currently, the area consists of 9 skilled colleagues and will grow in size to meet the needs of the implementation.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information please contact SVP Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Kristina Lock at or get to know us better by visiting Careers.

Deadline
3 March 2025

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world, and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve, and the communities we operate in. Together, we're life-changing.

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