Associate Director

**About the Department***

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

**The Position**

The Assoc Director OED - Supplies, is responsible for US and CA supply operations including country oversight of Planning, Purchasing, Logistics and Customer Service with the function to improve the core processes that result in improved supply availability, reduced inventory turns, and lower cost. The role will ensure that performance metrics are met by focusing on demand planning, supply planning, and distribution requirements planning and Trial deliverables across NACD. This includes leading processes and technology improvements to link Clinical trial site needs, Finance and Supply forecasts that will translate into capacity and inventory strategies to decrease costs and create efficiencies. Manage end to end supply, order management, placement and delivery to US and CA warehouses operations for US and CA Clinical Trial sites. Accountable for overall performance management of Senior Supply team, who contribute to the planning, execution and spend of ancillary supplies for NACD.

Ensure business needs are met through alignment of business plans and operational need within the Therapy Area and OED to regarding continuous efficiencies and optimization of organization resource allocation. Responsible for managing internal and external strategic collaborations to optimize Operational Excellence and Delivery (OED) performance by building relationships, developing and maintaining strong communication channels. Leads successful investigator and strategic partnership negotiations in accordance with all relevant regulations and policies; (Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, federal regulations (Sunshine/Open Payments Act), and within defined budgeting guidance).

**Relationships**

Reports to the Executive Director OED. Accountable for managing relationships with external partners relevant to the planning and execution of CMR initiatives; actively participating in multiple internal cross-functional teams to ensure the effective delivery of all functional and departmental milestones.

Establish and manage relationships with external partners relevant to the design & implementation of clinical trials improvement/innovation projects for NACD & Novo Nordisk (e.g. Investigators and site staff, vendors etc.). Establish and manage senior level relationships positively with multiple internal stakeholders relevant to the design & implementation of clinical trials improvement/innovation projects for NACD & Novo Nordisk (e.g., across NACD, CMR, International Operations (IO), HQ CDD, & Commercial). Supervisory responsibilities including both direct and indirect reports, as well as supporting contingent workers.

**Essential Functions**
- Planning and strategy:

- Develops and drives goal setting, prioritization, and operational implementation plan for supplies in partnership with NACD and protocol timelines; considers relevant input and guidance to other areas within NACD including Operations Director and TA Heads
- End to End Supply Operations across Tas
- Remove bottlenecks and accelerate the expansion of operational capacity for supplies
- People management:

- Provides daily people management individual contributors to ensure effective performance management, team collaboration, training and development, employee engagement, and recognition
- Change management:

- Identifying areas for improvement in operational processes, analyze portfolio internal processes and implementing changes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality. Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, promoting innovation, and seeking ways to optimize operations through new technologies or practices
- Finance & resource management:

- Track and forecast resource capacity in collaboration with NACD, utilization, and allocation to optimize productivity and ensure alignment with TA Head. Collaborate with OED, CMR Strategic Operations, and Finance to develop and ensure alignment managing resources such as personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure optimal utilization and allocation, and operational budgets, monitoring expenses, and implementing cost-saving measures
- Manage and negotiate contracts with critical North America vendors and depots to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency
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