Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation / Associate Vice Presidentess, Commercial Transformation

Join Our Team as Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation

Are you a passionate change agent with a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide commercial transformation initiatives and driving business growth in the pharmaceutical industry? We invite you to apply online using the form below to become a pivotal part of our innovative team that is shaping the future of healthcare.

The Position

As the Associate Vice President, Commercial Transformation, you will:

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation through the implementation and evolution of next-generation CMR platforms.
• Drive innovation in customer engagement solutions, leveraging data, analytics, and digital technologies to improve impact and efficiency.
• Lead customer (HCP) engagement and digital enablement by developing comprehensive multichannel strategies and transforming Marketing, Medical, and Regulatory processes.
• Set strategic direction and drive transformation initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure commercial execution excellence in the team and build enterprise capabilities to execute the commercial transformation agenda at speed and scale, ensuring affiliates and regional teams have the skills, tools, and behaviors to deliver consistent outcomes.
• Lead sales planning and channel definition, guiding segmentation, channel optimization, and sales force effectiveness.
• Represent the function in executive forums to influence strategic decisions and align with organizational objectives.

The position is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial marketing, business transformation, or related fields.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale commercial strategies and transformation, as well as driving business growth.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives, including CRM implementation and data-driven decision-making.
• Solid expertise in market research, product management, and promotional campaign development.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, AI tools, and agile methodologies.
• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams in a complex stakeholder landscape in the pharmaceutical industry and consumer healthcare.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing external partnerships.
• A master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.

About the Department

The position is part of the IO-SO Medical, Marketing & Regulatory team, based in International Operations. Our department is at the forefront of driving innovation and transformation within the organization. We are a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to enhancing commercial operations and delivering impactful outcomes. With a focus on digital enablement, customer engagement, and enterprise capability building, we strive to make a meaningful difference for Novo Nordisk and the patients we serve.

International Operations is the largest operational unit in Novo Nordisk, covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 503 million people are living with diabetes in these countries, and an estimated 987 million live with obesity. IO serves over 33 million patients each and every day. IO is divided into five regions spread across every continent, with a head office (IO Strategic Operations) located in Zurich, Switzerland. Our organization is diverse, comprising over 16,000 employees, a 52/48% gender split (m/f), and 113 nationalities.

The ambition of the IO-SO and Region Emerging Markets units in Hub Zurich is to be a talent incubator where mobile talents can gain international experience, broaden their skill set, and collaborate closely across functions and geographies with senior management. Employees in these units will receive exposure and commercial insights, creating life-changing international career opportunities. To benefit the business and foster new talents, it is expected that employees move to other parts of the organization outside Hub Zurich after 3-5 years.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day, we seek solutions that tackle serious chronic diseases. We approach our work with an unconventional spirit, determination, and constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unique mindset has enabled us to build a company unlike any other—one fueled by a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know to deliver extraordinary results.

Contact and Application

For further information about the application process, please visit www.novonordisk.com/careers. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We are not your typical healthcare company; rather, we focus on finding solutions to defeat chronic diseases and promote long-term health through an extraordinary approach.