Market Development Manager

The world is changing fast and so are we. Do you want to take the part and be the pioneer exploring challenging opportunities, establishing innovative projects and leveraging the leading portfolio in a new therapeutic area? Then this is meant for you. Join us in our quest of driving life-changing care in obesity.

The position

As our Market Development Manager and a vital part of the Obesity Business Unit, we expect you to find and leverage market opportunities to expand the Obesity market and grow the Novo Nordisk Obesity Portfolio.
Through engagement with multiple stakeholders and in close cross-functional collaboration, you will play an important role, being responsible for Obesity management and quality of care through partnering and engaging with relevant stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans for Obesity portfolio
• Leading the development of the obesity market through exploration and implementation of innovative approaches in private sector and consumer market, through piloting and scale-up
• Establishing strong relationships and collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and organisations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferred in Marketing, Business Management
• More than 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in Product Management and Market Development
• Knowledge about Portuguese Health Care System
• Experience within retail, pharmacies or consumer segment would be an advantage
• English and Portuguese on advanced level (written and spoken).
  

As a person you are bold, proactive and accountable. You challenge the status quo while focusing on finding solutions and opportunities. You should be comfortable in balancing multiple responsibilities. You have high interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. You can build strong relationships with stakeholders. You are a team player and have a track record of successful collaboration and influencing multidisciplinary stakeholders.

About the department

You will be part of Obesity Business Unit and reporting to the Obesity Unit Head. We are a young and dynamic team of 5 people, committed to Novo Nordisk's purpose, who thrive on exploring new business opportunities and making things happen. Cooperation, support and empowerment of people is something we live up to in our unit.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are leaders by making a difference on people who face chronic diseases and work with high standards to bring the ultimate innovation to who needs improved quality of care and life. Each day we are one step closer into changing chronic diseases in Portugal. And we do so by relying and supporting our people, their career development and continuously bring their best to contribute to a joint mission.

Deadline

17 December 2020

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Millions rely on us

To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.