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 Position Vice President (VP) of Metabolism (based in the Greater Boston Area, Massachusetts, U. S. A) will drive a high level of scientific innovation in the scientific and therapy area of diabetes, obesity, and NASH to assure the key and most important
scientific topics and areas are being pursued to support Novo Nordisk's Global Drug Discovery (GDD) aspirations. This is achieved through strong familiarity of state-of-the-art technologies and scientific trends that will position Novo Nordisk (NN) as a leader in the drug discovery efforts to build a sustainable and transformative pipeline.
The VP will play a key role in building the Novo Boston site with the focus on diabetes and obesity research. He/she will lead the team's drug discovery efforts aiming at (i) generation of new pre-projects (ii) progressing the early project portfolio from idea generation to G0 (lead optimization) all based on a human centric approach and following
translational research principles, and (III) establishing scientific capabilities and platforms in metabolism, neurobiology and inflammation.
Relationships The VP will report to the Corportate Vice President of Diabetes, Obesity and NASH and will be a member of the CVP Leadership Team. Position holder is viewed as a Head of an organization comprised of several sub-functions or head of departments. Leads area through other leaders and may have direct specialist reports. Leads multifunctional work groups created to carry out strategic projects. Develops long- and short-term business strategies and plans, as well as oversight of progress and implementation. Oversees daily operations of the organization by directing leaders below and adhering to company-wide policies, procedures and programs.
Manages organizational design, structure, development, training and planning issues within sub-functions. Proven track record of creating business results with impact on CVP/SVP level. Position holder will furthermore have frequent interaction with KOLs and other key external stakeholders and potential collaborators specifically related to the field of expertise. Essential Functions Leadership: Leading the area in line with Novo Nordisk Way Influence and execute strategy for the disease area Securing global cross-organizational collaboration Management of the business through Directors/Managers or specialists Leadership development of talents with leadership and organizational potentials Drive change management in own area as well as influence change management in the other therapy areas as well as the CVP area Business development: Work together with therapy area head to identify scientific gaps in research direction as well as capabilities to mitigate and reduce gaps Identify external groups for potential collaboration to mitigate gaps and/or increase pipeline Support evaluation and provide oversight of external opportunities within disease areas of responsibility Collaborate closely with BD teams to identify and secure ongoing and new partnerships Assure scientific drive and value generation of ongoing and new external collaborations Management tasks: Ensuring the area incl.
sub-functions delivers according to the Novo Nordisk goal setting Performance management Securing an optimal utilization of resources through direct leader reports by monitoring organizational performance Drive continuous development and improvements to meet business goals Ensure budget and business targets are met Responsible for Occupational Health & Safety in the department Scientific responsibilities: Driving state of art drug discovery Integration and application of newest technology Integrating data science with biology Continuously move the scientific concepts and models towards newest ways of thinking Challenge the scientific rationale, hypothesis and result interpretation of projects in pipeline Create a sustainable pipeline within GDD in therapy area under own responsibility and support other TAs as necessary Pro-active in engaging with key stakeholders across the organization Role model – working across to drive a collective benefit for NN Collaboration across GDD: Secure collaboration across therapy areas at all levels in GDD Role model – joint responsibility for target progression and pipeline support across GDD Quality, compliance and environmental management Communication: Communicate, in a structured and well-articulated way, the rationale behind scientific strategy to the key members of research committees, peers as well as key collaborators within, GDD, GRT and other NN areas Position holder must make sure to keep regular contact to KOL’s within area of expertise and responsibility world-wide making sure we have access to their knowledge – this contact must be based on valid scientific hypothesis and requires constantly keeping up to date on the newest relevant science Physical Requirements ~15% overnight travel required.
Qualifications Education: Ph D required. Degree within chemistry, medical or biology preferred Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience required, with strong preference of industry experience Relevant experience may include: Scientific experience, drug discovery and development experience the majority of which from the medical or related industry Experience with the drug development and life cycle management process, preferably from direct participation in project teams and cross-functional teamwork through substantial parts of the product development life cycle Working in a project oriented, international matrix organization Track record in drug development either by pharma background or in academia Strong international network with access to KOLs Personal skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire the team The position holder must have strong network and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to impact and influence both scientists and senior management The position holder must have excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with the key internal and external stakeholders Ability and willingness to quickly adjust to new situations in a continuously developing environment Team oriented personality with high degree of flexibility and cross-cultural awareness Ability to network within Novo Nordisk as well as externally to advance the Company’s objectives 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.
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