Sr Director New Product Planning & Forecasting

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Do you have a history of success in new product pipeline (NPP) and Forecasting, and a desire to make a difference in patients’ lives? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk Rare Disease in Switzerland as our Sr Director New Product Planning and Forecasting.This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our pipeline assets in the different therapeutic space. Read on and apply today!

Your New Role

Under this role you will play a pivotal role in enabling the future success of Rare Disease (Rare D) through leadership and hands-on functional work. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the New Product Planning (NPP) and Long-Term Forecasting (LTF) team to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• NPP: Providing commercial input to the Product Development Plan for pre-G2 assets and assessing the value of products entering or progressing in the development portfolio. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive Target Product Profile (TPP) development and ensure alignment between product, clinical development plans, and regulatory strategies. Representing Rare D in Global Project Teams and translating payer needs into requirements for health economics and patient-reported outcomes data. Developing in-depth analytical frameworks to provide clear recommendations for strategic decisions.
• LTF: Accountability for gathering/exciting therapeutic area and product assumptions for phase 2/3 assets onwards, forecasting the 10-year outlook, and producing comprehensive analytics and presentations for key stakeholders. Driving strategic vision and execution by defining long-term goals and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Leadership: Fostering a high-performance culture encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement and build trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive alignment. Mentoring and developing future leaders, championing diversity and inclusion, and creating growth opportunities. Navigating complex organisational change with resilience and clarity, ensuring teams remain focused and engaged.

Your New Department

You will be joining the Commercial Excellence & Strategic Planning team, which is at the forefront of enabling the future success of RareD. The department is dynamic and collaborative, with a strong focus on innovation and strategic impact. Based in a fast-paced and inspiring environment, you will work closely with global stakeholders to shape the future of our product portfolio. The team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every team member can grow and make a difference.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a new Head of NPP and Forecasting who will enjoy working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll bring with you:

• 10-15 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry and strong leadership experience with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Extensive skills in commercial understanding and/or natural science.
• Strong analytical skills. Preferably, forecasting skills
• Fluency in written and oral English.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A master’s or PhD in business, economics, medicine, biology, or pharmacy.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What We Offer

In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

Deadline
21st October 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Disclaimer

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.