Location: Lexington, MA
Company: Novo Nordisk
the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large medical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale
throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation.
And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference? The Position We are hiring a Procurement Director of US R&D Operations to lead transformation of the function through a period of enhancement and growth to enable further value creation across R&D business areas by building and
leveraging strong procurement expertise. In this role you will be heading the procurement function (appr.
10 team members) and be reporting to the VP of Finance and Operations. You will be expected to lead the procurement activities in close collaboration with different functions while driving business growth and establishing close relationships with various stakeholders. You will have responsibility for the direction for US R&D Ops procurement strategy, organisational blueprint and operational effectiveness. You will refine the procurement organisational capabilities and positioning of procurement function in the organisation by understanding better the business needs and identifying where procurement can contribute proactively.
You will be representing US R&D Operations in the Global R&D Procurement Leadership Team to drive the local function through global strategies, focus areas and align on global projects. You will also be part of the US R&D Finance & Operations Team consisting functional areas of Finance, Legal, Digital/Data/IT and Procurement. Relationships You will report to the VP of Finance and Operations and will interact with stakeholders from various backgrounds and experience. You will collaborate closely with the VP and chair of the Global R&D Procurement Community.
You will manage a team of approximately 10 procurement team members. Essential Functions Functional leadership and organisational development for procurement across US R&D Identifying and driving regional strategic sourcing projects and support operational procurement while facilitating cooperation and coordination across procurement managers and specialists Managing the needs and expectations from the Business ensuring our supply chain is competitive in regards of Quality, Sustainability, delivery, and cost Communicating initiatives/requirements from HQ and R&D to US R&D Operations Develop a high performing team and provide coaching and mentoring to team members to improve performance, personal growth, and career opportunities Physical Requirements Ability to travel occasionally (0-10%) – both internationally (our headquarters are in Denmark) and domestically in the U.
S. Development of People Supervisory, ensure that reporting personnel have Individual Development Plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.
Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience required MBA or Master’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, or other relevant areas preferred Experience in R&D in the medical industry strongly preferred BS degree in a finance or science discipline.
A MS/Ph. D/MBA preferred You hold a master’s degree in procurement, finance, supply chain or other relevant areas You have a minimum of 9 years of working experience within finance and/or procurement. Experience in R&D in the medical industry is strongly preferred You have experience in leadership and people management You possess strong strategic and analytical skills that ensure constant development of the Procurement organization You are strong on cross functional leadership skills allowing you to influence through behavior, build relationships and trust as well as obtain commitment from both internal and external stakeholders You have the willingness and courage to influence and challenge senior management thinking on key procurement issues You are self-driven, analytically strong and have a strategic and international mindset, probably from working in a global organisation You are curious and have an interest in understanding the value chain in a large organisation, with excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of having senior and top management as your key stakeholders We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in.
Together, we’re life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at -xyz X. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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