Associate Vice President Commercial Supply Chain / Associate Vice President Commercial Supply Chain

Join Novo Nordisk as Associate Vice President of Commercial Supply Chain

Do you possess the vision to serve a growing number of patients, shape global strategies, and drive impactful change across the supply chain? Novo Nordisk is seeking an Associate Vice President of Commercial Supply Chain to lead our efforts in building a reliable and competitive customer-centered supply chain across our global reach. If you’re ready to make a global impact, read on and apply online using the form below!

Your New Role

As Associate Vice President for Commercial Supply Chain in International Operations, you will:

• Report to the Senior Vice President of Finance for International Operations and be a key member of the Finance International Operations leadership team. You will also maintain a dotted line responsibility to the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Novo Nordisk.
• Ensure reliable supply to over 37 million patients, with a strategic ambition to create a more customer-focused supply chain that delivers a competitive advantage to Novo Nordisk.
• Translate commercial strategies, budgets, and brand plans into forecasts and demand, driving the prediction of International Operations (IO) sales volume for upcoming periods, which will be the basis for Novo Nordisk’s Supply and Demand Balancing (S&OP).
• Enhance understanding of customer needs across the value chain—from pipeline to patient—while building differentiated service offerings in close collaboration with Development and strategic functions in International Operations, Product Supply, R&D, and Product and Portfolio Strategy.
• Oversee the Novo Nordisk Local Manufacturing Strategy, ensuring that International Operations effectively executes and delivers a return on investment.

Your New Department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, over 17,000 of us work passionately to serve 37 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be a growth driver for Novo Nordisk and are dedicated to improving healthcare at scale across the globe.

Your Skills & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you’ll need a relevant academic degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or Manufacturing.

Relevant experience includes:

• 15 years of experience within Supply Chain Management, pharmaceutical production, and/or general business.
• 5 years of experience as part of a senior management team.
• At least 5 years of international experience, preferably in IO/Emerging Markets countries.
• Strong people management experience, managing a direct team of 15 individuals alongside a functional organization of approximately 250 supply chain professionals.
• Proven ability to deliver business objectives in alignment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in articulating complex issues effectively and persuasively to key decision-makers.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, utilize strategic thinking, and implement tactical plans. A profound understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, GDP, and relevant laws and regulations impacting a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To achieve this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, rare determination, and constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unique mindset has enabled us to build a company unlike any other—one where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond traditional boundaries deliver extraordinary results.

What We Offer

There is more to discover at Novo Nordisk than just our unique culture and extraordinary outcomes. Being part of a global healthcare company means a wealth of opportunities to learn and develop, along with benefits designed to support your career and life stage.

More Information

For further information about working at Novo Nordisk, please visit www.novonordisk.com/careers. Please note that we will not support queries regarding your recruitment status, and this is not a call for preliminary interviews.

Apply Today

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Deadline

6 February 2026. Please note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be closed before the deadline.