Global Project Leader, Metabolic Diseases – Early Portfolio

Novo Nordisk

. Lead highly complex metabolic disease product projects with significant business and portfolio impact .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $229,200 - $401,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading complex, cross-functional global development projects within the pharmaceutical value chain, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, strategic execution, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to influence and drive innovation in a matrix organization while aligning project goals with corporate strategy and sustainability commitments.

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Project LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder EngagementPortfolio ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project DefinitionRisk ManagementStrategic PlanningExecutionCommunicationGovernance InteractionsLong-Term StrategyPortfolio ManagementClinical Trial SOPsInnovation Mindset

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingAccountabilityContinuous ImprovementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical Value ChainGlobal Development ProjectsMatrix OrganizationNovo Nordisk WayStakeholder Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead highly complex metabolic disease product projects with significant business and portfolio impact
Own the full product development lifecycle, including long-term decisions and implications
Define, organize, and lead research and development deliverables toward global product approval
Make prioritizations and trade-offs to maximize value, quality, and long-term impact across markets and customer groups
Secure senior management and governance-board endorsement by clarifying decision choices, implications, and accountability
Identify synergies and dependencies across functions and projects to align resources
Assess project relevance and risks against future market and regulatory needs
Define project goals and objectives and align with Lines of Business leaders on performance and growth areas
Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to Global Project Team members
Foster transparent stakeholder engagement, collaboration, direction, alignment, and accountability across the matrix
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, opinion leaders, health authorities, investigators, CROs, vendors, and partners
Communicate and negotiate globally with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities
Connect global and local teams and support affiliates in strategic and tactical execution
Communicate project reality, progress, options, trade-offs, and dilemmas to governance bodies and senior leadership
Shape project strategy and recommend development options to governance boards
Apply portfolio, launch, lifecycle, and cross-functional value-chain expertise
Chair one or more Global Project Teams and lead end-to-end product development across drug, device, digital, data, and diagnostics
Deliver approved milestones and objectives and report progress, deliverables, milestones, resource use, budgets, and financial targets
Manage interdependencies across Lines of Business and align with corporate and R&D strategy and sustainability commitments
Plan, monitor, and continuously improve complex development activities
Coordinate complex work across functions and external partners, challenging the status quo and driving innovation
Represent the VP area in relevant internal and external forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 14+ years of experience required; equivalent advanced-degree pathways include Master's degree and 12+ years, PhD and 10+ years, or MD/DO and 5+ years
Extensive senior-level experience, typically 12+ years, across several relevant functional areas
Proven leadership of complex, cross-functional, global development projects in a matrix organization
Experience across the pharmaceutical value chain within Novo Nordisk and/or other pharmaceutical organizations
Broad T-profile with leadership responsibility and experience in both project and people leadership
Ability to influence in a matrix organization
Role-model behavior aligned with the Novo Nordisk Way, including accountability, continuous improvement, innovation mindset, and enterprise-minded leadership
Expertise in project definition/initiation, planning, execution, risk management, completion, communication, stakeholder relations, strategy, and affiliate interaction
Advanced expertise in cross-functional processes and governance interactions, portfolio management, long-term strategy, and translating insights into strategy and tactics
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Ability to work in accordance with Novo Nordisk clinical trial SOPs, applicable policies, PDP, and the Novo Nordisk Way

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus based on individual and company performance
Long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on position level or company factors
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Group legal insurance
Critical illness insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto/home insurance
Sick time
Flexible vacation policy
Parental leave policy