Innovation Project Lead for Patient-Centric Growth

4 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

About Novo Nordisk A/S


We're a global healthcare leader dedicated to making a meaningful difference in people's lives by addressing the most pressing health challenges.


As a Commercial Innovation Manager at Novo Nordisk, you'll be part of our Customer Engagement & Commercial Innovation department, driving innovative commercial projects that prioritize patients and foster strategic partnerships to advance the future of healthcare.


This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the initiation and execution of transformative initiatives across our portfolio, exploring new business opportunities, piloting fresh approaches, and ensuring innovation remains at the heart of our growth strategy.


Your Key Responsibilities:



  • Lead and execute business innovation projects that align with our patient-centric goals, driving transformative initiatives across the portfolio.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships, identifying and exploring new business opportunities that support our vision for future growth.
  • Pilot new digital solutions and spearhead innovative approaches, acting as the go-to expert for launching and testing cutting-edge projects.
  • Facilitate innovation workshops at both strategic and operational levels, engaging customers and cross-functional teams to generate forward-thinking ideas and initiatives.
  • Identify and deliver sustainable growth opportunities across our existing and future portfolio, ensuring projects align with business goals and foster long-term success.

What We Offer:


We offer a competitive salary of approximately DKK 1,200,000 per year, depending on experience, plus additional benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, and generous parental leave policy.


Our team is characterised by a lot of energy, enterprise thinking, and trust. The pace is high, and the tone is informal, with a fun and good-spirited atmosphere in the department.


Your Qualifications:


To excel in this role, you should have a background in innovation management or digital business administration, with a strong preference for experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong expertise in digital solutions and business innovation, along with a proven understanding of business dynamics and external partnerships, is essential.


Key qualifications include:



  • Educational background in innovation management or business innovation.
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Healthcare sector.
  • Solid experience in digital solutions and business innovation.
  • Strong understanding of business operations and external partnerships.
  • Explorative mindset, open to experimenting with unproven business models.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and networking skills.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, with experience in starting or considering a business.
  • Fluency in both Danish and English.


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