Senior Alternative Models Program Manager

Location: Plainsboro

About the Department
Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products.  We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers.  Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers.

Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position The Senior Alternative Models Program Management Manager is responsible for organizing and supporting the execution of specific strategic initiatives within the broader framework established by the Director of Program Management. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and executing project timelines and action plans for prioritized strategic initiatives. It also involves developing management tools and reporting templates, ensuring all initiatives are tracked and aligned with strategic objectives to enhance operational efficiency and facilitate effective collaboration across teams.

Lastly, by supporting the facilitation of collaborations among teams and stakeholders, the Senior Program Management Manager supports the coordination necessary to design, launch, and scale our most critical initiatives.

Relationships Reports to the Director of Alternative Models. Engages regularly with colleagues across Market Access and Public Affairs, as well as with internal stakeholders from Marketing & Patient Solutions, Executive Office / USO Strategy, Legal, Finance, and other relevant departments. Additionally, interacts closely with Alternative Model colleagues to ensure alignment and cohesive execution of initiatives

Essential Functions Responsible for managing project timelines for specific strategic initiatives, ensuring all deliverables are met according to the established schedule

Monitor project deliverables closely, using project management tools to provide regular updates on progress to stakeholders

Proactively identify operational risks associated with project execution and develop strategies to address challenges before they impact timelines

Oversee the structured submission process for project proposals, ensuring clarity and consistency in documentation for efficient evaluation

Review incoming project proposals to assess their alignment with organizational strategy and objectives, evaluating feasibility and resource requirements

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders across departments to gather input and feedback on project proposals, facilitating prioritization discussions

Implement criteria for prioritizing projects based on strategic impact, urgency, and resource availability to ensure alignment with the overall project portfolio

Oversee the structured submission process for project proposals, ensuring clarity and consistency in documentation

Review incoming project proposals to assess alignment with organizational strategy and objectives, as well as feasibility and resource requirements

Engage with relevant stakeholders from various departments to gather input and feedback on project proposals and facilitate discussions for prioritization

Monitor intake metrics and trends, generating reports to provide insights to leadership on project proposal volume, approval rates, and resource allocation needs

Regularly review and refine the project intake process to enhance efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and improve the quality of project submissions

Support the execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating activities and ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives related to account management

Physical Requirements
10-15% overnight travel required.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferredA minimum of six (6) of experience in project management, project intake, or related roles, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. An advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience

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