Associate Data & Analytics Strategy Director

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

About the Department The Finance & Operations department brings insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance & Operations works closely 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. Our focus on innovation ensures we're constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data innovation, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a 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 opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to maximize your potential with us? The Position The Associate Data & Analytics Strategy Director is responsible for shaping and delivering Novo Nordisk’s US Commercial data strategy across diabetes, obesity, and other cardiometabolic therapeutic areas. This role leads the acquisition, integration, and activation of commercial data assets to enable high-impact insights, informed decision-making, and measurable business outcomes. Serving as a strategic leader and trusted partner to Commercial stakeholders, the Associate Director aligns data and analytics capabilities to the organization’s most critical priorities while building a modern, scalable data foundation. This foundation is designed not only to meet today’s commercial needs, but to power Novo Nordisk’s future ambitions in AI, advanced analytics, and data-driven innovation. Relationships The Associate Data & Analytics Strategy Director reports to the Director, Data & Analytics Strategy. This role maintains frequent interaction with leaders across Novo Nordisk Inc., including department leads and executive leadership, to ensure strong alignment between commercial business needs and enterprise data and analytics strategy. Essential Functions Commercial Data Strategy & Business PartnershipDevelop and execute the US Commercial data strategy across diabetes, obesity, and broader cardiometabolic therapeutic areas, aligned to brand, portfolio, and enterprise priorities Serve as a strategic thought partner to Commercial, Enterprise Insights & Analytics, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and Sales leadership to ensure data and analytics capabilities directly enable business and patient outcomes Translate evolving business questions into scalable data, analytics, and capability roadmaps Enterprise Data Integration & GovernancePartner closely with DD&IT, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and Procurement to onboard, integrate, and operationalize commercial data assets in a compliant and scalable manner Own governance of commercial data definitions, KPIs, and metric calculations for supported therapeutic areas to ensure consistency, transparency, and auditability Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and lifecycle management practices across internal and external data sources Data Foundation and EnablementProvide strategic leadership on the evolution of the US Commercial data foundation, including data architecture, tooling, and platform capabilities Define future-state data needs to enable advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning use cases (e.g., predictive forecasting, patient finding, next-best-action) Drive prioritization of high-value analytical capabilities that accelerate time-to-insight and improve decision quality Insights & Analytics EnablementPartner with Enterprise Insights & Analytics and AI & Advanced Analytics teams to ensure data assets and analytical solutions are fit-for-purpose and deliver actionable, decision-ready insights Strengthen the organization’s ability to deliver predictive and prescriptive analytics that drive sales performance, customer engagement, and patient outcomes Champion data storytelling and ensure insights are translated into clear business implications and actions External Data & Vendor ManagementLead data acquisition strategy for US Commercial, including evaluation, selection, and onboarding of external data sources (e.g., claims, EMR, payer, specialty pharmacy) Manage external data and analytics solution provider partnerships, including contracts, performance, and budget oversight Ensure vendor accountability for data quality, timeliness, and contractual deliverables Global & Cross-Market CollaborationDrive alignment with global and regional counterparts on data standards, capabilities, and shared analytical assets Contribute to global data strategy evolution by sharing US Commercial requirements, best practices, and lessons learned Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Business Administration, Analytics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred Minimum of 9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with demonstrated experience supporting US Commercial organizations Proven ability to develop and deliver data and analytics solutions that address complex business needs in a matrixed environment Strong knowledge of US pharmaceutical commercial data, including experience with IQVIA datasets such as Xponent, Xponent PlanTrak, DDD, and LAAD (or equivalent) Experience leading or managing data and analytics initiatives, including data acquisition, integration, governance, and enablement Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and partner with senior leaders and executive stakeholders Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complexity, with the ability to synthesize information into clear strategic direction Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Customer focused mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience managing external vendors, contracts, and budgets related to data and analytics services The base compensation range for this position is $175,000 to $235,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. 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 defeating 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. 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. 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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