Senior Alignment and Field Planning Manager

Role: Senior Alignment & Field Planning Manager leading strategic design and optimization of field territories for Novo Nordisk’s Cardiometabolic Care Sales Team, supporting products for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities: manage territory alignment processes across CMCS, Rare Disease, and Market Access teams; serve as a strategic partner to field and market access leadership, providing data-driven recommendations on structure and deployment; lead end-to-end cycle planning, optimize operational efficiencies, and train field teams on alignment tools; collaborate with IT, analytics, and external vendors to implement advanced analytics, AI, and automation for planning enhancements. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or PharmD), 8+ years in pharmaceutical sales planning, business analysis, or related fields; 2+ years call planning or sales experience preferred; strong data analysis, communication, and multi-tasking skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office and alignment software (e.g., Javelin, AlignStar). Preferred: experience with pharma alignment tools, statistical skills, and familiarity with cardiometabolic therapy areas. High-Value: focus on strategic field deployment within cardiometabolic and rare disease sectors, leveraging advanced analytics/AI, supporting multi-channel teams, with minimal travel (~0-10%). Reporting to the Director, Field Alignment & Call Plan Operations, with regular cross-functional stakeholder engagement.