Senior Insights & Innovation Strategist

-What will be the future standard of drug delivery solutions? -How do we develop holistic, meaningful and valuable healthcare solutions for the people who need them the most? -What does it take to be patient-centric throughout the pharma value chain? If you have worked on any of these questions as a strategy consultant in an agency or corporate setting, consider joining the Novo Nordisk User Research & Insights team. This is an opportunity to apply your skills at the leading edge of healthcare innovation and help improve the lives of millions of people around the world. At Novo Nordisk we are leading the fight against chronic diseases and provide lifechanging digital and physical solutions which is key to our ambition to provide better healthcare for more people. The position For a newly created position as Senior Insights & Innovation Strategist, we are looking for individuals who have a track record of uncovering the unmet needs of patients, their caregivers and HCPs; turning insights into the most attractive opportunities for new offerings and crafting the product-service strategy that will unlock growth - and enable more patients to live better lives. With an outset in pharmaceutical delivery devices and digital solutions we strive to create holistic services that connect the most relevant touch points for users across physical and digital. The user experience of the pharmaceutical product is in focus in the Device & Delivery Solution organization and we are looking to strengthen our innovation. As a key part of the User Research & Insights team, working closely with multiple colleagues from design, technical innovation and user communication, the overall scope is to develop patient-facing solutions. Your key responsibilities will be to:

Design, plan and sometimes execute research with end users

Facilitate analysis of primary and secondary data

Identify and communicate strategic implications of new insights

Create cultural perspectives or analysis with a clear so what

Develop innovation strategy for new product-services including new value propositions to users

Direct and support concept and UX development based on insights

Align innovation strategy with stakeholders

The position is based in Hillerød and some travel may also be expected in relation to field research. About you We are looking for someone with experience in research who is well versed in turning users' challenges into innovation opportunities for new solutions across digital and physical touchpoints. Succeeding in the role will require a critical thinker who can build the bridge from research to strategy, and secure stakeholder buy-in from stakeholders across drug development, device design and digital.
Furthermore, the ability to create convincing presentations and facilitate workshops successfully with the most senior stakeholder is a must. We expect a background in the humanities, social sciences, business, or design. Crucially, the needed profile thrives on high levels of ambiguity, is driven by solving complicated problems and can develop new and productive processes to that end. Qualifications To be considered for this position, we expect you to:

Hold minimum a Master’s Degree in any social science or business

Have a minimum of 5-7 years‘ experience from research and strategy in either consumer health and wellness, pharma or medical devices, working with insights and new product-services

Have experience working within a design-led organization

Have experience of planning and facilitating strategy workshops

Have a people-centred approach

Be fluent in English (both written and spoken)

We are looking for an analytical and creative colleague with an energy of collaboration, curiosity, open-mindedness and empathy, and who adds further to the diversity of the team. User Research & Insights is part of Design & UX We are a team of over 50 experienced professionals – designers, makers, UX researchers, anthropologists and user communication specialists, focused on the design and development of a wide array of healthcare solutions – from connected injection devices to regulated software products. The Design & UX team is part of Novo Nordisk Devices & Delivery Solutions, an organisation responsible for the development of human-centred solutions for medical self-treatment within all business areas of Novo Nordisk. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care. We offer a modern and flexible working environment, giving everyone the opportunity to be themselves and do their best whilst working with some truly talented colleagues. We also cater for the little things that matter with (amongst many perks) a continuous supply of great coffee and refreshments, healthy fruit snacks, seriously good lunches, fitness centres and abundant opportunities to learn, progress and be inspired. Contact If you want to hear more about the role, please reach out to Head of User Research & Insights, Laura Hammershøy, +45 30 71 50 31 Deadline May 10th 2023. Please note that applications will be screened, and interviews held on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are a good fit for the position in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We 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.