Director, Diabetes Commercial

Director, Diabetes Commercial

Category: Project Management & Agile

Location:Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH

Are you ready to shape the future of a global diabetes portfolio and turn bold strategies into market-changing impact? As Commercial Director, you'll be at the heart of high-stakes launches, global-to-local brand execution, and cross-market growth—driving innovation that improves millions of lives. This is your chance to influence strategy on a global scale while building a career path toward senior leadership.

Your new role

As Commercial Director, you will define brand objectives, oversee marketing initiatives, and drive impactful launch strategies in close collaboration with regional and affiliate teams. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring world-class brand execution and market expansion while aligning global ambitions with local market needs.

Main responsibilities will include to:

• Define and monitor brand performance KPIs for diabetes brands, identifying gaps and leading mitigation strategies in collaboration with regional partners

• Develop and execute marketing plans and tactics, ensuring they are impactful, aligned with business objectives, and tailored to local market dynamics

• Coordinate regional and affiliate inputs to deliver cohesive campaigns, tactical plans, and impactful presence at key congresses

• Design and implement launch readiness frameworks to ensure successful product introductions and indication expansions across IO markets

• Lead cross-regional strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating brand growth, including launch prioritisation, market strategies, and innovative campaign development

As a central figure in shaping the future of our diabetes portfolio, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across marketing, medical, commercial, and strategic operations to deliver best-in-class brand strategies and launches. This role offers the opportunity to make a global impact—driving growth, innovation, and improved patient outcomes across diverse markets—while laying the foundation for future progression into leadership positions.

While this position does not include direct people management responsibilities, it offers significant visibility and exposure across the organisation, making it an excellent stepping stone for future leadership and career growth within our global marketing structure.

Please note that, although this role is based in Zurich, we are also open to evaluate candidates in the Copenhagen area.

Your new department

You will be part of the Medical & Marketing team at Novo Nordisk. This department plays a critical role in driving innovative marketing strategies and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. The position is based in Zurich or Copenhagen, where you will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our team is dedicated to fostering cohesive strategies and bridging efforts between International Operations and Strategic Operations to drive unified outcomes. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a new Director for Diabetes Commercial who demonstrates the ability to craft and communicate a compelling vision for the brand, aligning marketing strategies with broader organisational goals.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Hold an academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar
• Have at least 8 years' experience primarily in marketing, preferably at affiliate as well as consolidation unit or global
• Have a proven track record in brand strategy, product launches, and market analysis
• Are proficient in analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats
• Are fully proficient in English, both written and spoken

It will be seen as an advantage if you have gained pharmaceutical and diabetes related experience.

On a personal level, you possess a strong ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, also bringing creativity and innovation to marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand strategies.

You thrive in dynamic environments, quickly adapting to changing market conditions and organisational priorities and can proactively identifies challenges and implements effective solutions.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary

results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and

develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

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Deadline

28th October Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on

solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.