Strategic Operations Manager (maternity cover one year)

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Strategic Operations Manager (maternity cover one year)

Location: Canada Ontario Mississauga
Area: Medical Affairs CMR
Type: Fulltime (Temporary one year)

About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Operations Manager to support the Medical Affairs organization through the planning execution and oversight of strategic and lifecycle dependent initiatives.

This is a maternity cover role critical to ensuring continuity and operational excellence within the Medical team. Given the current team context we are seeking someone who can ramp up quickly take ownership and operate with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating closely with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Reporting to the Associate Director Medical Affairs this role will act as a key partner to the Associate Medical Director MSL Manager MSLs Medical Education Manager and Medical Advisors to drive execution of medical strategies processes and projects.

Key responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the project management of strategic and lifecycle dependent Medical Affairs initiatives ensuring timely planning and execution.
• Manage and oversee Medical Affairs core processes including budget tracking rolling estimates and regular financial updates within the assigned Associate Medical Director area.
• Drive execution of the annual Medical Affairs plans ensuring alignment between strategy and tactical delivery.
• Actively support and advance the Individual Engagement Planning (IEP) strategy enabling effective and compliant KOL engagement.
• Coordinate crossfunctional planning for national and international scientific congresses including preplanning execution and postcongress reporting.
• Develop and execute Medical Association strategies in close collaboration with medical and crossfunctional partners.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and insights communicating outcomes risks and opportunities to key stakeholders.
• Analyze field insights and healthcare trends to support unit strategy and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business case development for new medical strategic initiatives requiring leadership approval and funding.

What were looking for

Musthave:

• Proven 3 years of experience in strategic operations and/or project management ideally within pharmaceutical healthcare or medical affairs environments.
• Strong ability to manage complex crossfunctional projects and multiple stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• High level of autonomy ownership proactivity and accountability with the ability to manage priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior internal stakeholders and external partners.
• University degree required (scientific background preferred).

Nicetohave:

• Advanced degree (e.g. MSc PhD MBA).
• Experience in Medical Affairs Strategic Operations Market Access CHE or Marketing.
• PMP Six Sigma or other project management certifications.
• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Prior exposure to KOL engagement strategies medical education projects and budget ownership.

Your new department:

This opportunity offers high visibility within Medical Affairs and the chance to work on strategic impactdriven initiatives that directly support patientcentric medical strategies. Youll collaborate with experienced leaders and contribute to shaping how Medical Affairs delivers value through execution excellence.

Additional information

• This is a headoffice based role.

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

At Novo Nordiskyoulljoin a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning career development and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:For this role the annual base salary ranges from $116680.00 - $ 166680.00. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills competencies and knowledge and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.

Benefits:The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophyhere.

More information

This job posting is for a full time employee as a maternity cover for a period of one year (until June end 2027).

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Application Deadline: May 3rd 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing 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.