Business Development Manager
Novo Nordisk Foundation, Denmark

Are you passionate about identifying arising partnership opportunities and building long-term relationships for impact? Do you have a track record of building successful partnerships between corporations and nonprofit enterprises? If you enjoy working as part of an ambitious team in an expanding organisation and have demonstrable business development experience, then you might be our new Business Development Manager.

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Business Development Manager to join the Strategic Partnerships Area at the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The team supports all Programme Areas of the Foundation across our thematic pillars of health, sustainability, and the life science ecosystem.

Within the context of increasing pressure through climate change, global food shortages and public health crises, the Novo Nordisk Foundation seeks to increase its global reach. There is a growing need to forge strategic partnerships with Danish and international corporations, in line with the Foundation’s new Strategy 2030. The role of the Business Development Manager will offer a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven, private foundation alongside passionate and talented colleagues, who are committed to our vision to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

Strategic Partnerships is a newly created area at the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We are searching for a business development professional who will recognise opportunities for collaboration and establish and nurture trusted relationships with different corporate stakeholders.

Your key tasks will include:

• Implement the overall business development strategy, in line with the specified goals and the vision and mission of the Foundation
• Develop and sustain solid relationships with corporate stakeholders
• Negotiate partnership agreements that will benefit the Foundation’s growth aspirations
• Provide insight into the strategic positioning of the Foundation within the Danish and international health- and life sciences market
• Build strategic partnerships with key internal and external collaborators with the aim of supporting business development opportunities across the Foundation’s programme areas
• Analyse financial data and develop effective strategies to decrease risk to the Foundation
• Conduct market research to identify new partnering opportunities.

The Strategic Partnerships Area currently consists of three colleagues with diverse backgrounds. The team will further increase during the coming years as part of the Foundation’s strategy.

The ideal candidate must have substantial experience (7+ years) and a proven track record in business development. Relevant experience in project management is an asset. Curiosity outside of one’s own area is critical, due to the broad mandate of the Foundation. You should be well known for initiating collaboration between different business areas and your former colleagues will remember your excellent stakeholder management skills and miss working with you because of your ability to create results and keep good relationships with the people around you.

We imagine you have:

• A degree in business management or administration, finance, or related field
• Proven experience working as a business development manager or similar role
• An extended scientific and industry network within a relevant field
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with a proven track record of communicating complex content across organisational levels
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to travel as needed, but no more than 30 days a year
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

As a person you are:

• Ambitious and proactive, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Impact-oriented with a strategic mindset
• Detail-oriented and structured in planning and executing
• Resilient with strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and thriving in a changing and dynamic work environment
• Steadfast under pressure and driven to meet deadlines
• Able to work independently.

We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasise ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged, and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:

• On important projects that improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet;
• With key actors within research and development in Denmark and internationally;
• As part of a dedicated team that is passionat

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