Associate Field Reimbursement Management Director (Plainsboro, NJ, US)

About the Department

Novo Nordisk’s Market Access and Public Affairs team engages diverse stakeholders across political and healthcare landscapes to forge solutions that drive patient access to innovative products.  We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiencies and rare bleeding disorders through mutual wins for both Novo Nordisk and our Market Access customers.  Our passion for helping people live better lives and our award-winning product pipeline can only be as effective as our ability to provide information to healthcare providers, key stakeholders and policymakers. Our Market Access and Public Affairs professionals ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most, by creating an environment where innovation and chronic disease management drive optimal health outcomes. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

The Associate Field Reimbursement Management (FRM) Director is responsible for leading strategy and execution of Field Reimbursement activities supporting Novo Nordisk therapy area(s) portfolio(s). This role ensures high‑quality, consistent FRM execution that enables timely patient access to therapy at scale.

The role partners closely with Cardiometabolic or Rare Disease Program Management, Market Access, Sales, Marketing, Analytics, Legal and Compliance to translate access strategy into field execution. Responsibilities include defining FRM capabilities, managing vendors and performance, overseeing training and materials and driving accountability across large, high‑volume therapeutic areas.

Relationships

Reports to the Director, Field Reimbursement Strategy & Execution. Partners closely with Market Access (MAPA), Marketing, Sales Leadership, Enterprise Insights & Analytics, Privacy, Legal and Compliance. Participates in cross functional launch and lifecycle planning and provides direction to FRM field managers and vendor partners supporting the aligned therapy area(s) brands.

Essential Functions

Management of vendor to include contracting, operational onboarding, training development, development of BRDs, execution and oversight

Lead end to end FRM strategy and execution for aligned therapeutic areas, ensuring consistent, scalable and compliant field reimbursement support

Translate access and policy strategy into clear field execution models, tactics and expectations

Support launch readiness and lifecycle execution, setting goals, priorities and deliverables for FRM teams

Ensure high quality execution of FRM programs across large national geographies with significant patient volume

Partner with operations and analytics to identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions

Oversee development and deployment of FRM tools, materials and training aligned to therapy area access dynamics

Drive KPI based performance management and coaching models across the FRM organization

Ensure national strategies are executed consistently at the territory level

Work closely with MAPA to understand payer coverage, utilization management and reimbursement trends and inform field strategy

Represent aligned therapy area(s) FRM performance, insights and risks to leadership forums

Create and manage national distro groups and communications in partnership with MAPA, PSS, legal, etc.

Lead, organize, content development for national meetings and POAs

Oversee FRM Managers, including, FRM coaching reports, field execution, call planning

Establish and manage clear ways of working with cross functional field teams

Physical Requirements

Up to 30% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.  MBA or equivalent preferred

10+ years of progressive patient support / brand management/ field reimbursement and/or sales/operations experience required

High level of analytics and insight generation required; ability to navigate FRM/CRM portals and analyse data

In depth knowledge of patient support programs and experience collaborating with PSP vendor

Experience managing vendor contracts and operational onboarding processes for contingent employees

Agency/Vendor management experience required

Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams required

Anticipates problems and roadblocks to avoid crisis management

Must have proven track record of developing accurate short- and long-term business plans, results and follow up

Must have solid understanding of the pharmaceutical marketplace including legal, medical, regulatory and clinical processes

Ensures timely execution and follow-up. Meets deadlines

Intermediate proficiency in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required

The base compensation range for this position is $152,000 to $267,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or 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 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're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating 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.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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