Senior Academy and Franchise Employee Experience Manager

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

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 People & Organization team. Our P&O 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 As Manager of Academy and Franchise within the NNI Employee Experience team, the primary purpose is to employ performance consulting skills to identify gaps, validate needs, and propose solutions for developing impactful learning journeys. This includes proactively managing learning journeys within assigned areas of responsibility to enhance the skills within the therapy area portfolio. The primary aim is to create engaging learning experiences that elevate product and disease-state knowledge, empowering our sales teams to drive favorable business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have performance consulting skills and experience designing engaging learning journeys aligned with measurable business objectives. In addition, they need project management experience. The learning solutions developed should be innovative and tailored to meet the needs of modern professionals and learners. Relationships Reports to the Associate Director, Academy and Franchise Employee Experience while collaborating closely with key Field, and Home Office NNI Employee Experience personnel. Partners closely with Low/Mid-levels of business unit management. Interacts with Marketing, Sales, Commercial Execution, Medical staff and other home office personnel regarding field training needs and proposed initiatives. Interacts with Enterprise business partners from functions including STARS, Human Resources, and Legal, Ethics & Compliance around learning and development needs. External relationships may include interaction with various outside partners to support In-House and Field NNI Employee Experience needs and/or facilitation. Requires matrix team influence on completion of desired project outcome (project core team, business sponsor, training sponsor, stakeholders, client group(s) etc.). Essential Functions With alignment from the Assoc. Director to build assigned curricula & measurement strategies within (low-mid complex curriculum and/or asset build)Effectively establish, deepen, and sustain key relationships with divisional learning team and business SMEs to understand their business needs and related performance gapsLead collaborative efforts with stakeholders to define desired performance outcomesThrough performance consulting, perform needs assessment and/or training needs analysis by projectMonitor, analyze, interpret, and report internal trends; make recommendations for learning solutions for the division or function, as appropriateLiaise and partner within NNI Employee Experience, Capabilities Leads, and Global P&O colleagues to design, develop, curate, co-create learning solutions, as neededLiaise and partner with business management leads to ensure relevance and value of curriculum and successful learning outcomesEngage in tactical vendor managementAdhere to content management strategy and create awareness of asset development within Employee ExperienceFollow & execute established department SOPs Physical Requirements 10-20% overnight travel required. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree requiredA minimum of 5 years of sales experience preferred. Prior applicable Novo Nordisk experience will applyA minimum of 1 year of L&D or relevant experience preferred. Prior applicable Novo Nordisk experience will applyExcellent interpersonal/presentation/communication skillsStrong project management skills are requiredPrevious management/supervisory preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office softwareProven track record or sales performance results preferred The base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,6000. 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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