Associate Director -Obesity Commercial

Department – Commercial GBS
We are seeking an Associate Director with exceptional people management skills and a strong commercial acumen to lead strategic initiatives for our dynamic Obesity therapy area team. Are you ready to drive impactful change and make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide? Join us in shaping a brighter future.

The position
As an Associate Director in Commercial GBS, you will lead and execute strategic and tactical initiatives in support of the strategic priorities, projects portfolio, and mission of the Obesity therapy area team. Oversee strategic direction and ambition, facilitating multi-disciplinary collaborations in areas such as Marketing, communication, Access (VSPE & HEOR), commercial project management, and insights. You will also be entrusted with the below responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the HQ Obesity Leadership team to drive decision-making and alignment with business strategy. Influence stakeholders’ perceptions to support new strategic initiatives and solutions.
• Develop and implement a people strategy for the team, including attraction, recruitment, and retention. Manage the tactical and operational needs of the team, including direct people management, team health, rotation, talent development, and capacity planning.
• Lead continuous implementation of selected Life Cycle Management (LCM) strategies. Lead global marketing teams for LCM brands and develop communication strategies for disease awareness.
• Develop, communicate, and implement a global tactical plan. Effectively communicate HEOR, VSPE, Insights, and projects across the organization.
• Manage the Insights Team - GBS budget, including annual budget process & forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in relevant area with 15+ years in pharmaceutical marketing/commercial strategy and analytics.
• Prior experience in the Pharma/Healthcare industry, particularly in commercial strategy/consulting.
• Familiarity with therapeutic areas such as Diabetes, Obesity and Other Serious Chronic Diseases.
• 7+ years of management experience with a proven track record in a global and/or regional environment.
• Excellent planning and organizational development skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven and fact-based decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize resources to ensure time and quality compliance.
• Proven ability to energize, develop, and build rapport at all levels within an organization and work effectively in a matrix environment.

About the department
The Commercial – GBS unit is responsible for driving deliverables for multiple Senior Vice President (SVP) areas within Commercial – GBS, including Diabetes, Obesity, Rare D, and CETA areas. Located in Bangalore, India, our team is dynamic and fast-paced, working together to make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
 

Deadline
17 December 2024.

Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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.