Chiyoda City Novo Nordisk

Are you prepared to redefine the frontline experience and contribute to future-proofing the pharmaceutical commercial model? Do you possess a profound understanding of the healthcare industry and a fervour for driving innovation? We are seeking a Frontline Innovation Lead to join our team at Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd. in Japan. If you are eager to make an impact and contribute to the evolving landscape of healthcare, continue reading and apply today for a transformative career opportunity.
Novo Nordisk has been globally recognized as the Best Place to Work, topping the ranks for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023. It is an exciting time to join Novo Nordisk and be part of a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, helping us achieve our aspirations to establish a global presence in the industry.

About the department
We bring innovation within the commercial domains of Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd., in Japan. Our burning platform is the changing dynamics in healthcare, which impact patients and healthcare providers. The team's purpose is to ensure that Novo Nordisk continues to be a value-adding partner in the broader healthcare delivery ecosystem.
We have three innovation tracks: Frontline, HCP (Healthcare professionals) and Patient - all of which are linked. This role in particular focuses on bringing meaningful innovation to frontline functions. The Innovation team is part of Business Innovation & Customer Excellence.

The position
As an Innovation Project Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead the ideation, development, and execution of innovation projects within the frontline track.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation based on outside-in perspectives, closely collaborating with stakeholders from different departments.
  • Develop project plans, set goals, and allocate resources to ensure successful implementation of innovation initiatives.
  • Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of innovation projects and identify areas for improvement or further development.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial experience in the related industry (pharmaceutical/healthcare, consumer goods or other regulated industries) is required. Experience as MR or MSL is a plus.
  • Experience in project management or agile methodologies.
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Fluency in both Japanese and English is required.
  • Working at Novo Nordisk
    At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care.

    Contact
    Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

    Deadline
    Until the completion of recruitment.
    Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

    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.

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