Transformation Initiative Director

About the role

Novo Nordisk is looking for two Transformation Initiative Directors to join its CEO & Transformation Office in Bagsværd. The role shapes strategic initiatives that deliver real results across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to turn ambitious goals into tangible outcomes. It sits at the intersection of strategy, execution and change.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to define initiative scope, expected outcomes, governance and responsibilities.
• Develop and drive integrated delivery roadmaps, aligning on milestones, dependencies, risks and benefit realisation.
• Analyse business opportunities and challenges, evaluate options and recommend courses of action to senior decision-makers.
• Lead cross-functional execution and create momentum across workstreams.
• Prepare executive-ready insights, progress updates and decision materials for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Drive change engagement and communication, supporting implementation and handover into the business.
• Share best practices, lessons learned and continuous improvements across the transformation portfolio.

Required profile

• Master's degree, PhD or equivalent in Business, Economics, Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12 years of relevant industry experience, including 3-5 years in transformation, project management, management consulting or strategy.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a management consulting firm or large multinational is an advantage; pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Programme, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical, structured problem-solving and the ability to turn complex topics into clear recommendations.
• Deep expertise in marketing, data and AI is a strong advantage.

What we offer

• Annual base salary of 940,800 to 1,448,700 DKK, depending on skills, competencies and experience.
• Possible short-term and long-term incentives and other benefits linked to position level, location and function.

Applications close on 30 October 2026 and are reviewed on an ongoing basis.