Executive Director

4 weeks ago


Plainsboro, United States Novo Nordisk Full time

**About the Department**

At Novo Nordisk, our Finance and Operations team is the engine that elevates holistic commercialization of our products. The Finance and Operations team works closely with the business across the organization to guide enterprise wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive core operations and develop insights to drive growth and operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for future capabilities. We regulate accounting, uphold workplace safety, manage our supply chain and sampling, support technology, provide commercial operations, insights & analytics, maintain our facilities and assure the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a life-changing career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent. And we reward hard work and dedication with the opportunity for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

**The Position**

The Executive Director, North American Operations (NAO) Supply Chain holds comprehensive responsibility for the commercial supply chain within the NAO region. With oversight of both Supply Chain Operations and Supply Chain Development, the leader plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, engaging in the Global Supply Chain Transformation and driving NAO Supply Chain Development.

The position is responsible for:

- Leading the NAO Commercial Supply Chain: Oversee the commercial supply chain for the US and Canada and lead the North American regional Supply Chain organization, ensuring operational efficiency, development, and alignment with global strategies
- Managing Supply Chain Operations and Development: Provide strategic direction and support to the three operational teams: Demand Planning & Fulfilment, Wholesaler Management, and Supply Chain Operations (Order to Cash), while closely collaborating with the dedicated Supply Chain Operations Leader. Also guide the Supply Chain Development team
- Engaging in Global Supply Chain Transformation: Closely partner with HQ and IO Supply Chain Functions to drive global transformation initiatives, ensuring NAO's perspectives and requirements are well represented and that initiatives are implemented across NAO
- Strategic Collaboration with Supply Chain Operations Leader: Partner with the Supply Chain Operations Leader, offering support, direction, and ensuring alignment with broader NAO and global objectives
- Strategic Development: Work closely with regional and global teams to define and execute the NAO Supply Chain Strategy
- Promoting Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for optimization and development within the NAO Supply Chain

**Relationships**

Reports to the VP, Finance and Supply Chain. Reporting into this position are:

- Sr. Director NAO Supply Chain Operations
- Director NAO Supply Chain Development

Position regularly interacts with senior leadership across the Global Supply Chain and the entire NAO Organization. Maintains deep relations with Global Supply Chain Stakeholders, NAO Supply Chain Organization and corresponding roles in IO and the regions within IO.

**Essential Functions**
- Leadership & Team Management
- Provide vision and direction to all NAO Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment with global objectives
- Build a high-performing team environment, emphasizing skills development and performance management
- Global Collaboration & Transformation
- Engage with global counterparts to understand and contribute to the broader supply chain transformation
- Drive transformational initiatives in close collaboration with IO and HQ Supply Chain functions and ensure they are implemented in a timely, effective manner across NAO
- Strategy Development & Execution
- Work with stakeholders to develop a forward-thinking NAO Supply Chain Strategy
- Implement and monitor the execution of the strategy across NAO Supply Chain teams
- Leadership support and collaboration with Operations
- Collaborate with the Supply Chain Operations Leader to harmonize strategies and operations
- Support the Operations Leader in addressing challenges and refining processes within Supply Chain Operations
- Improvement & Innovation
- Encourage innovative thinking and process optimization within the team
- Assess the NAO Supply Chain processes regularly for potential advancements
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, wholesalers, and global teams
- Represent NAO's interests and provide necessary feedback for mutual growth and development

**Physical Requirements**

10-20% overnight travel required.

**Development of People**

**Qualifications**
- A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, e.g. Supply Chain Management, Business, etc.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in supply chain management
- Minimu


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