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

Join Our Team 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 the Associate Vice President for Commercial Supply Chain in International Operations, you will:

• Report to the Senior Vice President of Finance of International Operations and be a member of the Finance International Operations leadership team, with dotted line responsibility to the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Novo Nordisk.
• Secure operational supply to more than 37 million patients, with a strategic ambition to enhance the customer-focused supply chain, providing a competitive advantage for Novo Nordisk.
• Play a key role in transforming commercial strategies, budgets, and brand plans into accurate forecasts, driving the prediction of IO sales volume for upcoming periods to support Novo Nordisk's Supply and Demand Balancing (S&OP).
• Strengthen the understanding of customer needs across the value chain—from pipeline to patient—and build differentiated service offerings in close collaboration with Development and strategic functions in International Operations, Product Supply, R&D, and Product and Portfolio Strategy.
• Own and execute the Novo Nordisk Local Manufacturing Strategy, ensuring International Operations delivers a strong 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, more than 17,000 passionate professionals work tirelessly to serve 37 million patients each day. With our commitment to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, making significant advances in global healthcare.

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 in Supply Chain Management, pharmaceutical production, and/or general business.
• At least 5 years in a senior management role.
• A minimum of 5 years of international experience, preferably in IO/Emerging Markets countries.
• Experience managing a direct team of 15 people and a functional organization of approximately 250 supply chain professionals; strong people management capabilities are essential.
• Proven track record of delivering business objectives in alignment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in articulating complex issues effectively and persuasively to key decision-makers.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, utilize strategic thinking, and implement tactical plans, along with a profound understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing processes, GDP, and relevant laws impacting a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we strive daily to find solutions that combat serious chronic diseases. Our work is characterized by an unconventional spirit, determination, and continuous curiosity. For over 100 years, this unique mindset has helped us create a company unlike any other—one that blends a collective passion for our purpose with mutual respect and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

What We Offer

In addition to the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce, being part of a global healthcare company means abundant opportunities for learning and development. Our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More Information

For further information about working at Novo Nordisk, please visit www.novonordisk.com/careers. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Apply Now

Apply online using the form below. Be advised, we will not support queries about your recruitment status, and this is not a call for preliminary interviews.

Deadline

The application deadline is February 6, 2026. Note that applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be closed before the deadline.