Brand Marketing Director / Brand Marketing Directoress

The Position

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Brand Marketing Director to lead the launch and growth of innovative therapies in the GLP-1 category.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive market success, ensure operational readiness for new product introductions, and cultivate a patient-first approach throughout the treatment journey. Based in Zurich, you’ll be at the forefront of impactful healthcare initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Successful Product Launches: Develop and execute comprehensive launch plans to ensure impactful market introductions for new therapies.
• Leverage Business Performance: Drive the growth of obesity therapies in existing markets.
• Ensure Operational Readiness: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the product launch are prepared and operational, including readiness assessments and planning.
• Enhance the Patient Journey: Facilitate a frictionless journey to foster a patient-centric approach and ensure patients’ needs are met at every stage.
• Strategic Leadership & Collaboration: Lead the strategic alignment between global teams and local affiliates, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and market analysis to make informed, impactful decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of brand marketing experience, preferably within an innovative pharma company, with proven expertise in product development, advertising campaigns, and market analysis.
• Strong strategic visioning skills to align marketing strategies with organizational goals.
• Expertise in market analysis, identifying trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities.
• Solid financial acumen, with experience in forecasting, budgeting, and managing profitability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to navigate changing market conditions and priorities.

About the Department

As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s future growth, International Operations (IO) is the largest operational unit in Novo Nordisk and covers more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people are living with diabetes in these countries, and an estimated 570 million live with obesity. We serve 25 million people each day living with chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk International Operations, Strategic Operations, is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

At Novo Nordisk, we aim to hire the best talent and support their development by acting as a Talent Incubator. The IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub, offering employees the chance to gain exposure, experience in the strategic office, and establish their international network before moving on to positions in global regions and markets. For this position, international mobility within a three-year timeframe is a requirement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an ever-evolving industry and understand that what got us to where we are today will not necessarily ensure our success in the future. We embrace experimentation and strive for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize every opportunity for development. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to advance patient care.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified and are willing to take on this challenge, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.