Join Our Team as Associate Vice President of Commercial Supply Chain
Do you have 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.
- Operationally secure supply to more than 37 million patients, with a strategic ambition to enhance the customer-focused supply chain that delivers a competitive advantage to Novo Nordisk.
- Transform commercial strategies, budgets, and brand plans into forecasts and demand predictions for upcoming periods, serving as a foundation for Novo Nordisk's Supply and Demand Balancing (S&OP).
- Strengthen the 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.
- Own the Novo Nordisk Local Manufacturing Strategy, ensuring International Operations executes and 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, over 17,000 of us work passionately to serve 37 million patients each day. With a commitment to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk and improve 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 in Supply Chain Management, pharmaceutical production, and/or general business.
- 5 years of experience in a senior management team.
- A minimum of 5 years of international experience, preferably in IO/Emerging Markets.
- Strong people management experience, ideally with large and diverse teams, as you will manage a direct team of 15 and a functional organization of approximately 250 supply chain professionals.
- Experience in delivering business objectives in alignment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in articulating complex issues effectively to key decision makers.
- Expertise in analyzing complex issues, utilizing strategic thinking, and implementing tactical plans. A profound understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing processes, 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 combat serious chronic diseases. Our approach to work is characterized by unconventional thinking, rare determination, and constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this extraordinary mindset has forged a company unlike any other—one where our collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond conventional limits yield remarkable results.
What We Offer
At Novo Nordisk, we provide more than just a unique culture and extraordinary results. Being part of a global healthcare company means abundant opportunities for learning and development, complemented by benefits tailored to suit 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 do not support queries regarding your recruitment status, and this is not a call for preliminary interviews.
Deadline
6 February 2026. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Apply online using the form below.