Copenhagen, Denmark

Simon Bryld

MSc International Business with three years of leading strategic project delivery at Novo Nordisk. I turn global strategy into local execution by aligning stakeholders, owning budgets, and translating complexity into measurable outcomes.

Simon Bryld, Associate, Global Strategic Programme Delivery at Novo Nordisk
24markets
Diagnosed and aligned across the global portfolio
40M DKK
Intervention budget negotiated and allocated by market need
100+
Cross-functional leaders, including VPs, aligned monthly
40+
Strategy sessions led with advisors, affiliates, and global leadership
How I work
The fix that works in one market rarely survives untouched in the next. When performance in a target segment stalled across the portfolio, I ran the root-cause analysis and rebuilt the segmentation with local teams, not around them — and more than doubled results.
Simon Bryld delivering the strategy keynote on stage at the Amsterdam global strategy meeting

Delivering the strategy keynote to 40+ senior stakeholders and key external advisors at a 2-day meeting in Amsterdam.


Simon Bryld facilitating executive discussion at the Amsterdam global strategy meeting

Facilitating live country action-planning, so every market left with a clear next step.

Associate, Global Strategic Programme DeliveryNovo Nordisk A/S, Copenhagen
2024 — 2026
Strategic Project Management, Global Portfolio
  • Ran bi-weekly diagnostic reviews across 12 markets, triaging the ~3 recurring issues driving portfolio-wide underperformance before designing country-level fixes.
  • Built and led a 20-person external advisor panel — designing the agenda, sourcing best-practice input, and cascading advisor insight into global programme decisions.
  • Ran monthly forums translating global strategy for 100+ stakeholders across 24 affiliate markets, growing attendance by ~40% over two years.
  • Diagnosed the root cause of stalled female enrolment and redesigned market segmentation, lifting the metric from ~10% to over 20% portfolio-wide.
  • Negotiated and allocated a 40M DKK intervention budget across 24 markets, prioritising the countries most in need.
  • Led agenda design and keynote delivery for the 2-day Amsterdam strategy meeting — 40+ advisors and affiliate leaders across 20+ countries.
★ VP-Recognised High-Impact ContributorStrategic Planning & Market ExecutionBudget Ownership & Resource AllocationExecutive FacilitationData-Driven Problem SolvingCross-Functional LeadershipChange ManagementCommunicating Strategy
InternNovo Nordisk A/S, Copenhagen
2023 — 2024
Global Medical Affairs
  • Rebuilt the external-advisor governance framework, cutting compliance queries by ~20% and clarifying decision rights for project managers.
  • Managed approval and contracting for 20+ external advisors, safeguarding compliance and delivery timelines.
  • Wrote executive briefs and decision papers weekly for senior leadership forums.
Governance & ComplianceStakeholder ManagementExecutive Communications
Student AssistantFødevareforbundet NNF, Copenhagen
2021 — 2022
Policy & Advocacy
  • Conducted structured data collection and policy analysis within a legislative framework, supporting evidence-based advocacy and member-facing recommendations.

02 — Capabilities

What I bring to a strategy or transformation team

01

Diagnostic Rigor

Triangulate affiliate data, performance metrics, and direct advisor input to find root causes — not just symptoms — across a 24-market portfolio.

02

Stakeholder Orchestration

Design and run structured forums and meetings that align external advisors, 24 affiliate markets, and internal leadership up to VP level.

03

Strategy-to-Execution Translation

Translate global strategy into locally executable plans, backed by needs-based budget allocation across a 24-market portfolio.

Toolbox

Tools I use to move faster

Core software fluency plus a growing AI stack — used to speed up analysis and execution, not replace judgement.

Excel

Advanced modelling and data analysis

PowerPoint

Executive-ready storytelling and decks

Tableau

Developing dashboard and analytics fluency

AI-Assisted Workflows

Faster research, drafting and analysis

Rapid Prototyping

Quick builds to test and validate ideas

Python

Basic scripting for data and automation tasks

03 — In their words

What colleagues and managers say

"Simon doesn't shy away from responsibility — he embraces it. Due to his pragmatic nature, Simon excels in bridging gaps between teams, fostering collaboration and alignment across functions."

Johan AndersenAssociate Director, Novo Nordisk A/S

"Simon has consistently demonstrated exceptional analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships with professionalism and impact."

04 — Feedback from Amsterdam

What people said

Novo Nordisk

“You did a superb job of leading this event with some fantastic feedback from the attendees. Your proactive, collaborative and agile approach to your work makes it a pleasure to be in your team.”

Michaela MundleSenior Global Project Lead, Novo Nordisk A/S
External Advisor

“Simon, it was such a privilege to be part of this meeting. Thank you and congratulations to you, and the whole team, for such an inspiring and successful meeting.”

Karen FogartyResearch Coordinator, Barwon Health
Event Partner

“Well done Simon - you were amazing!”

Shirley GabrielSenior Project Manager, C2 Events
Novo Nordisk

“Very well planned Simon. It was a pleasure to take part in this meeting!”

Stine RanderisGlobal Trial Manager, Novo Nordisk A/S
External Advisor

“Strong work Simon! Well done — you were amazing!”

Kelly Parker, RN, CCRPU.S. National Lead Coordinator
Event Partner

“Smashed it Simon - it was great working with you!”

05 — Education

Copenhagen Business School

2022 — 2024
MSc, Economics & Business Administration — International Business
Thesis: Geopolitical Risk Management in Multinational Enterprises — primary research conducted with C-suite executives at Novo Nordisk, including the Enterprise Risk Director and Head of Intelligence & Global Security.

2018 — 2021
BSc, Business Administration & Philosophy
Bachelor project: Behavioural economics and mass psychology in financial market dynamics