Senior Project Manager, Obesity Marketing

Senior Project Manager, Obesity Marketing

Category: Project Management & Agile

Location:Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH

Are you ready to shape the future of obesity care on a global stage? As Senior Project Manager, Obesity Marketing, you'll lead high-impact initiatives - from digital health partnerships to international summits - that redefine how we engage patients, partners, and markets. This is a rare opportunity to drive innovation, visibility, and growth in one of the fastest-evolving areas of healthcare.

Your new role

As a Senior Project Manager for Obesity Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic marketing initiatives that drive innovation, business growth, and patient impact in the field of obesity care. In this high-visibility role, you will lead complex projects – from ESG initiatives and digital health collaborations to international summits – working closely with cross-functional teams, external partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen our leadership in this therapy area and advance our commercial objectives.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Lead a portfolio of strategic marketing projects for the obesity business, ensuring successful planning, execution, delivery, and impact
• Plan and execute high-profile internal and external events to foster collaboration, thought leadership, and brand visibility within the obesity field
• Gather and analyse market insights, consumer behaviour, and healthcare trends to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making
• Provide strategic guidance and operational support to Regions and Affiliates, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and commercial priorities
• Collaborate with internal functions (sales, medical, communications, legal, business development) and external stakeholders (healthcare organisations, associations, private sector partners) to drive project success
• Monitor and evaluate key marketing performance metrics, recommending adjustments to maximise ROI and effectiveness
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards and broader corporate sustainability goals

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and visibility, with decision-making authority across strategic projects, resource allocation, and budget management. It is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven marketing leader who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about shaping the future of obesity care.

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, 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. You possess a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behaviour, and emerging trends in the obesity space. Leverages this knowledge to predict future opportunities and challenges.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a new Senior Project Manager who demonstrates the ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that align with the commercial marketing goals for obesity-related products.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Hold an academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar
• Have at least 5 years' experience in experience in project management within commercial marketing within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
• Have a proven track record in managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams
• Have a strong understanding of market research, consumer trends, and product lifecycle management
• Are fully proficient in English, both written and spoken

It will be seen as an advantage if you have gained experience within the obesity therapeutic area.

On a personal level, you are adept at identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions to overcome obstacles in a competitive and evolving market landscape. You possess exceptional communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate excels in working across diverse teams, including product development, sales, and external agencies, to ensure cohesive and impactful marketing campaigns.

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.