Strategy Manager

Interested in a career that matters?

Join our team at Novonesis, where your role will be instrumental in shaping the long‑term evolution of our company. We are dedicated to guiding Novonesis successfully into new markets, technologies, and capabilities - ensuring our continued relevance for customers and society alike.

As part of Corporate Strategy, we actively shape Novonesis’ strategic direction and focus equally on bringing strategy to life through hands‑on involvement in selected implementation initiatives. Driven by our passion for biosolutions, we continuously push the boundaries of what Novonesis can achieve, always with strong humility and responsibility towards our internal and external stakeholders.

The Role & Your Impact
 

As Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting executive and senior leadership with insights, analyses, and recommendations that shape Novonesis’ strategic choices. The role is strategic and cross‑functional, with exposure to senior stakeholders and high‑priority initiatives across the company.

In this role, you will:

• Drive structured analyses, insights, and recommendations to support executive and strategic decision‑making
• Ensure translation of corporate strategy into action and monitor progress, including identifying needs for strategic pivots when market realities change
• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional teams on complex, high‑impact strategic projects presented to senior and executive leadership
• Monitor external trends and competitive dynamics to identify implications for Novonesis’ strategic priorities
• Strengthen strategy capabilities across Corporate Strategy and the wider strategy community, contributing to a high‑performance environment
• Collaborate with external partners, including top‑tier management consulting firms, to ensure high‑quality, value‑adding outcomes

What You’ll Need to Be Successful
 

To succeed as Strategy Manager at Novonesis, you bring a strong strategic toolbox, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and a proven ability to drive impact in complex organizations.
 

You are likely to have:

• An advanced degree in business, finance, economics, biotech/engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in strategy, management consulting, strategic finance, or similar roles
• Experience contributing to or leading defined workstreams or projects
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment
• Solid understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and their strategic implications
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a dynamic environment
• A pragmatic, results‑oriented mindset combined with the ability to build trust and followership

Additional Skills & Interests We Value
 

• Experience working in or with life sciences, biosolutions, or adjacent industries
• Exposure to executive‑level decision‑making environments
• Experience collaborating with external advisors or consulting partners
• International or cross‑cultural work experience

What We Offer
 

At Novonesis, you will join a purpose‑driven organization with a strong collaborative culture. We offer:

• Meaningful work with real impact on society and the planet
• Close collaboration with senior leaders and strategic exposure across the company
• Opportunities to grow your strategic skillset and professional network
• A supportive, ambitious, and inclusive team environment

Relevant information

• Location: Lyngby
• Application deadline: 03/06/2026
• Contact: If you have any questions about the role or the team, please reach out to the hiring manager, Louise Østerby, at LQJ@novonesis.com
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

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