Department: Commercial & Brand Management, Operations GBS
Location: Bangalore, Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving impactful projects? Do you have a proven track record of leadership and expertise within commercial domain? If you’re ready to lead a diverse portfolio and make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you! Check out this exciting leadership role and apply today to take the next step in your career.
The position
As an Associate Director, you will lead a diverse team managing portfolios such as Digital Health, Obesity Consumer Engagement, and Regional Operations. You will manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment and collaboration across organizational boundaries. Expanding the footprint of responsible brands across regions and business areas. Attract, retain, and develop talent through proactive people management and individual development plans. Develop and implement strategies and tactics to ensure the success of Novo Nordisk’s products. You will also be responsible for:
- Oversee portfolio management and Life Cycle Management (LCM) for assigned areas.
- Drive financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Lead the development and communication of marketing initiatives, ensuring effective regional and affiliate implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs and Regional/Affiliate teams to align on strategic objectives.
- Ensure compliance with local legislation and health and safety requirements.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Master degree or above in relevant area with 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing and sales, project management with prior leadership experience.
- Management experience exhibiting the Marketing strategy formulation and implementation along with strong leadership experience.
- Planning and organization.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills – ability to make data driven and fact-based decisions.
- Quality mind-set.
- Proven track record working in global and/or regional environment.
- Diabetes and medical understanding.
- Fluent in written & spoken English with excellent communication & presentation skills.
About the department
You will be part of the Commercial & Brand Management, Operations GBS team. Based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this department is at the heart of driving strategic initiatives for Novo Nordisk’s brands. With a focus on quality, effective processes, and impactful implementation, the team works across organizational boundaries to deliver results. Located in a fast-paced and innovative setting, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our brands while working alongside talented and dedicated colleagues. The role is located in Bangalore, where you’ll join a vibrant community of professionals committed to making a difference in patients’ lives.
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 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.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
25th July, 2025
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 organisations 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.
We’re 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.
