(Associate) Director, Science2Medicines iNNvest

Do you want to contribute to the corporate investment portfolio and strategy within Research & Early Development (R&ED), with the aim of impacting our pipeline? Do you have a scientific background and experience with venture capital? Apply now to contribute to our investment portfolio, strategy, influence business cases, and advance external innovation within the Global Drug Discovery (GDD) organization. Join us in driving innovation and growth. 

The position
In this position, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to Novo Nordisk's Minority Investment strategy and activities within R&ED, aiming to impact our pipeline through a portfolio of equity investments (Seed and Series A) within the cardiometabolic space. You will use your expertise to scout for external investment opportunities and build business cases that you will present to senior leadership. You will forge and maintain an external network to ensure that Novo Nordisk R&ED becomes an industry leader and partner in developing relations and interactions with start-ups, biotech, entrepreneurs and especially venture, globally.

Some of your main tasks will include: 

The level of seniority and responsibilities associated with the role will be dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications 
To be successful in this position, we expect you to have:

On a personal level, you possess a curious mindset, critical thinking, and a proactive work style that allows you to develop strategies aligned with R&ED needs and innovation objectives. You are a diplomatic communicator, possess strong networking skills and can build strong relations with stakeholders at all levels. Moreover, you are analytical and structured.

About the department 
The department is anchored in Early Innovation, Outreach & Alliances within Global Drug Discovery, Novo Nordisk A/S with a focus on building a portfolio of equity investments within the cardiometabolic space. The Early Innovation, Outreach & Alliances area includes multiple departments that support external innovation, namely Innovation Outreach, Science2Medicines iNNvest, Scientific Integration, R&ED Due Diligence & Alliance Management. We are a fun and informal team, and we respect and value each other’s differences. Importantly, we all take individual responsibility to help deliver value for Novo Nordisk and novel treatment options to the patients we serve.