Global Commercial Project Lead

Are you commercially ambitious and ready to drive launch preparations for a groundbreaking cardiovascular therapy (ziltivekimab)? Do you want to shape its commercial future and help bring life‑changing treatment to millions of patients worldwide? If so, apply now to become our new Global Commercial Project Lead.

Your new role

As Global Commercial Project Lead, you'll be responsible for driving key workstreams and strategic projects for ziltivekimab. You'll be at the heart of shaping commercial deliverables across three indications, advancing lifecycle management strategy, and ensuring seamless collaboration between upstream innovation and downstream market execution.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Driving preparation and alignment of commercial input to key Global Project Team workstreams, ensuring strategic coherence across functions
• Overseeing high-impact commercial projects that translate scientific, clinical, and regulatory insights into tangible market opportunities
• Leading critical elements of the ziltivekimab lifecycle management strategy
• Contributing to cross-functional submission and approval working groups to secure a competitive product label
• Identifying additional opportunities and deliverables that support the ambitious commercial vision for ziltivekimab
• Ensuring alignment of CVD and ziltivekimab strategy across all deliverables and communications
• Building strong relationships with affiliates and stakeholders to drive global readiness and optimal market entry

This role is based in Søborg, Denmark, and requires on-site presence.

Your new department

In Product & Portfolio Strategy we drive commercial strategy, medical affairs and business development across all therapy areas. We act as a connector and compass, guiding the new Novo Nordisk portfolio for sustained competitiveness upstream, and maximising portfolio potential through successful commercial strategies and competitive launches downstream.

The CVD Strategic Marketing team is part of the global Diabetes & Therapy Area within Product & Portfolio Strategy. This dynamic, collaborative team focuses on market development, launch readiness, strategic planning, and lifecycle management for ziltivekimab. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to bring this transformative therapy to patients and shape the future of cardiovascular treatment.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic thinker and skilled collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You'll bring with you:

• A master's degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience in commercial cross-functional drug development within the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated ability for portfolio-level strategic thinking and translating complex insights into actionable commercial plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English, enabling you to engage effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to set ambitious goals, execute against plans, and drive progress even in complex stakeholder landscapes
• Analytical mindset with a proactive, agile, and collaborative approach
• Ability to thrive in changing environments with a positive attitude, even under pressure and pace

It would be an advantage if you have experience within the cardiovascular therapy area or other key areas of the Novo Nordisk value chain.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

More information

You are welcome to contact CVD Pre-Launch Project Director Megan Tvernø on +45 34 48 02 02 if you have questions about the role. Be advised Megan will not support queries about your recruitment status – Megan will only answer questions about the role.

Deadline

29th of March 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.