Senior Advisor - Bioinnovation Hub

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

About the DepartmentOur Cambridge Innovation Center is an extension of our Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle, Inc. (NNRCSI). We apply cutting-edge technologies to early R& D projects with the goalof bringing real change to People with Diabetes and Obesity. Your skills, dedication and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we'll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent, continuously learn and develop, and drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions.The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes and obesity treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?The PositionAs part of the direct scientific interface to our local external partners, this role is central for the success of creating a diversified external research pipeline and has the specific purpose of:Shape and execute partnerships to fit Novo Nordisk's demand for a diversified R& D pipelineActively steer the scientific experts in the Bio Innovation Hub to ensure co-creation of breakthrough therapeutic concepts with scientific validity and soundness of these novel first-in-class product conceptsDrive development of R& D plans for novel product concepts and actively activate project teams within Novo Nordisk R& D to execute on co-creation R& D plansActively connect and feed knowledge into the Global Novo Nordisk R& D organization, with a specific focus on diverse innovation approaches and lean project plan executions (early project de-risking), new ways of working, as well as, asset transitioningRelationshipsThe Senior Advisor reports to the Vice President of the Novo Nordisk Bio Innovation Hub Transformative Research Unit (TRU) in Boston. It is crucial that the holder of the role will have daily proactive collaboration with colleagues in the Boston office, the core Novo Nordisk R& D organization as well as external partners including Biotech companies, ventures capital and academic institutions. The role functions as an interface between the Bio Innovation Hub and all organizational levels within the Global Drug Discovery and Research Technologies organizations as well as the wider R& D in Novo Nordisk, supporting the scientific agenda developed as part of the collaborations to be established.Essential FunctionsReview of externally owned project concept ideas and technology platforms with a key focus on Novo Nordisk strategy fit and anticipate internal and external scientific challenges and recommend improvements and ensure global scalable solutionsDrive translational R& D plans for novel product concepts and actively engage with cross-functional Novo Nordisk R& D teams to execute on co-created R& D plansEnsure decisions are guided by scientific and translational priorities also when requiring complex analysis of situations and dataIdentify/validate product concept and technology platform opportunities derived by external partners or TRU scientific expertsDemonstrate ability to maintain state of the art competences and know-how within the Cardiovascular and metabolic field and or drug discovery and device technology areas and proactively acquire knowledge outside own core areas of expertise relevant to the TRU and core research organizationDevelop and challenge novel partnership models together with the BD function to create win-win situations for all partnersActively support and challenge the shaping of adaptive partnerships as well as execution to fit Novo Nordisk's demand for a diversified R& D pipelineActively challenge the ordinary processes and priorities upwards in the organizational hierarchy up to Executive Vice President level.Drive generation of innovation by working closely together with the TRU's scientific experts, external partners, and Novo Nordisk core R& D functions to develop R& D plans to progress disruptive co-created product conceptsProactively engage with the core R& D organization to solve scientific challenges identified during product concept development and utilize the DK based Navigators to transfer assets, scientific challenges, and knowledge to the core research organizationActively engage in learning opportunities in relation to the external partnerships and feed knowledge into the Global Novo Nordisk R& D organization as link between TRU and management levels of the global R& D organizationPhysical Requirementsup to 10% overnight travel required.QualificationsMD or PhD required. Degree within natural science, engineering or similar preferred8 years of relevant professional experience:Working in cross-functional teamsScientific and business understanding across R& D functions, and ideallyexperience from translational medicine / pre-clinical drug developmentProfessional clinical and/or patient care experience (4+ years preferred)Broad scientific knowledge within business relevant therapeutic areas and/or drug discovery or device technology developmentPharmaceutical industry knowledge/understanding and experience with developing and executing translational scientific strategyTrack record in setting scientific direction and driving projects along the value chainPreferred experience:The ability to acquire new knowledge quickly and with little direction/oversiteGood business understanding across R& DExperience from co-creating across entitiesExperience with a global organization and interculturally competentWe 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.Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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