Associate Operational Excellence Director - Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is a diverse and collaborative team that works across healthcare provider interactions, regulatory strategy, medical education, and data collection to support product development.

The Position

The Associate Director, CMR Operational Excellence is responsible for transforming and executing critical operational processes across CMR, including contracting, budgets, and governmental R&D spend reporting. The role demands strong financial acumen, process improvement expertise, and the ability to drive transformational initiatives through technology and fit‑for‑purpose process design.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement transformation of CMR business processes and related resourcing estimates across all CMR VP/AVP areas.
• Develop executive‑level communications to support strategic transformation initiatives.
• Lead or participate in strategic efforts (e.g., annual business planning, scenario planning) for CMR, aligning with the greater NNI or NNA/S organization and enterprise objectives.
• Lead budget, contracting, and transparency training for relevant associates throughout CMR, and act as backup as needed.
• Lead cross‑CMR requests for budget or resource summaries or analyses, such as in resource planning or government transparency reporting.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert and primary liaison for cross‑CMR budget, contract, and resource questions.
• Collaborate with business partners inside and outside of CMR to implement resource strategies in their VP/AVP area and monitor progress throughout the year, following local and HQ level models as required.
• Ensure fit‑for‑purpose training and processes across CMR for PO creation, contracting, invoice tracking, and discrepancy troubleshooting.
• Collect and manage CMR LT area resource projections.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration among business operations within CMR and NNI, and partner globally with R&D.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency of VP/AVP operating budgets by following company budget timelines and conducting accruals, chargebacks, and reallocations.
• Act as primary point of contact for coordinating governmental transparency reporting within CMR.

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience required, with at least 2 years of direct experience in business planning, finance, or a related field.
• Proven ability to innovate and drive leading‑edge digital transformation.
• Experience working in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage short‑ and long‑term priorities amid time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak to all levels of an organization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to present solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; SAP experience is a plus.
• High level of independence, integrity, and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation range: $160,000 to $250,000. Eligible for company bonus, long‑term incentive compensation, and, depending on level, company vehicle. Employees may also participate in benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and various voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nuevo 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.