Cardiometabolic Marketing Director / Cardiometabolic Marketing Directress

Join Our Team as Director of Cardiometabolic Marketing

Are you ready to lead and inspire in one of the most dynamic therapeutic areas in the pharmaceutical industry? We are seeking a visionary and strategic senior marketing leader to join Novo Nordisk Switzerland as our Director of Cardiometabolic Marketing. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for our Diabetes and Obesity portfolio, driving our brand strategies, shaping our portfolio positioning, and ensuring successful product launches in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

If you excel at translating insights into strategic action, thrive in a cross-functional environment, and have a proven track record of leadership excellence, this is your opportunity to shape the future of cardiometabolic healthcare in Switzerland and make a meaningful difference for patients.

The Position

As our new Director of Cardiometabolic Marketing, you will play a critical role in defining and executing strategic marketing initiatives across our cardiometabolic portfolio. You will lead with strategic vision, inspire your team, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive marketing excellence and maintained market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine portfolio and brand strategies to align with market needs and business objectives, ensuring each product’s positioning reflects its unique value.
• Translate strategies into impactful marketing campaigns, collaborating across functions to deliver creative, high-quality initiatives that resonate with customers.
• Plan and execute successful new indication launches, coordinating launch activities and campaigns that drive market adoption and brand growth.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities, providing strategic insights that guide decision-making and keep our brands competitive.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the cardiometabolic marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Long-term extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing and/or related areas, including several years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing brand and portfolio strategies, leading successful product launches, and conducting comprehensive market analysis.
• Deep understanding of the local market (preferably Swiss), with the ability to tailor strategies to local needs.
• Strong strategic vision and leadership skills to align brand initiatives with broader organizational goals and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and foster alignment across commercial, medical, market access, and other teams.
• Fluent in German and English, with the adaptability and strategic agility to navigate a dynamic, fast-changing market environment.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk Pharma AG is the Swiss Affiliate, comprising over 100 employees dedicated to making a remarkable difference to patients across the country. Located at the Circle, Zurich Airport, the Swiss Affiliate belongs to Region EUCAN (Europe + Canada), which is part of IO (International Operations).

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we understand that what brought us to where we are today may not guarantee our future success. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize every opportunity to develop and grow, from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on 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.