Associate Director - Academy & Franchise Employee Experience - Obesity Franchise

About the Department
Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that's what you'll gain by joining Novo Nordisk's Human Resources team. Our HR team is passionate about their purpose - enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company's business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle. At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready?
The Position
The Associate Director of Academy and Franchise, Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI) Employee Experience (EE) will proactively lead/execute the development of medium to high complexity commercial learning curriculum within assigned areas of responsibility. This will get accomplished under the leadership of the Snr Director, Acadeny & Franchise and business sponsors within the curriculum. This individual will performance consult with client groups to assess business gaps and propose solutions within. Will be responsible to proactively help build and evolve prioritized capabilities in pursuit of measurable business outcomes. Learning solution development should be innovative, while meeting the needs of the modern professional and learner.
Relationships
Reports to the Snr Director, Academy and Franchise NNI Learning and Development. Closely collaborates with all levels of management within the business units, when sponsoring or serving as SMEs. Interacts with Sales Execution, Marketing, Medical staff, Sales leadership and other home office personnel regarding NNI training needs and proposed initiatives. External relationships may include interaction with various outside partners to support In-House and Field EE needs and/or facilitation. Ownership of National Strategic EE Initiatives require matrix team leadership to completion of desired project outcome (project core team, business sponsor, training sponsor, stakeholders, client group(s) etc.).
Essential Functions

• With alignment from the Snr Director, Academy & Franchise, build client group learning plan & measurement strategies within
• Build and manage end to end complex curriculum that includes Brand training and APIS Academy
• Effectively establish, deepen and sustain key relationships with business leaders and senior level managers to understand their business needs and related performance gaps
• Lead collaborative efforts with stakeholders to define desired performance outcomes; provide feedback and coaching on issues related to learning programs and policies
• Through performance consulting, identify performance needs and gaps and facilitate delivery of learning solutions to the business, when appropriate
• Monitor, analyze, interpret, and report internal trends; make recommendations for learning solutions for the division or function, as appropriate
• Ensure successful learning outcomes by directing the identification and translation of the client's learning needs into a defined learning strategy and implemented solutions
• Liaise & partner with EE team colleagues to align on curricula and content
• Liaise and partner with business management leads, to ensure relevance and value of curriculum
• Deliver training as appropriate
• Follow & champion established department SOPs
• Responsible for learning plan execution and updates within
• Develop direct reports, focusing on enhanced skills with curriculum design performance consulting, project management, experience design, measurement & evaluation, executive presence

Physical Requirements
20-30% overnight travel required.
Development of People
Supervisory, ensure that reporting personnel have Individual Development Plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.
Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical sales, management, and/or sales training experience. Prior applicable Novo Nordisk experience will apply
• A minimum of 3 years of front-line or district sales management experience preferred
• Experience with leading curriculum, capabilities and learning experience development preferred. Marketing and/or sales operations experience a plus. Design/development experience preferred
• Executive presence - ability to impact and influence and interact with senior business leaders and partners
• Proven track record or sales performance results
• Strategic planning experience within sales or training preferred
• Strong cross-functional leader and communicator preferred
• Strong strategic and business analysis skills preferred

The base compensation range for this position is $170,000 to $192,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Incentive Plan. The role may also be eligible for a long-term incentive bonus depending on level and other Company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its uncapped sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
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.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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