Corporate Vice President of Rare Blood Disorders / Corporate Vice President of Rare Blood Disorders

Join Our Team as Corporate Vice President, Rare Blood Disorders

Are you an experienced commercial leader in the pharmaceutical industry with expertise in medical and scientific disciplines? Do you have a comprehensive understanding of the drug development value chain? We are looking for an exceptional leader to head our Rare Blood Disorder franchise at Novo Nordisk Rare Disease. If you have a proven track record of successful product launches that address significant unmet needs for patients, we invite you to explore this life-changing career opportunity.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk Rare Disease is a unit within Novo Nordisk, a leading global healthcare company dedicated to driving change in the treatment of rare blood and endocrine disorders. Our mission focuses on pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working towards preventing and ultimately curing disease.

With over 4,000 employees across 14 sites worldwide, Novo Nordisk Rare Disease ensures the delivery of our marketed products to over 100 countries while maintaining a robust development pipeline. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our Rare Disease Global commercial unit consists of more than 150 passionate employees who collaborate closely with the broader organization. We enjoy a unique positioning as part of the Novo Nordisk group while benefiting from the flexibility of a biotech environment, allowing us to innovate without limits. Our unit prides itself on being agile and adept at balancing vision with actionable goals.

The Rare Blood Disorders (RBD) portfolio is our largest focus area within Rare Disease, encompassing five launched brands and several pipeline assets across three key therapeutic areas: Rare Bleeding Disorders (Hemophilia), Hemoglobinopathies (Sickle Cell), and Hemato-Renal. Our Rare Blood Disorders team comprises approximately 15 highly qualified professionals across two teams based in Zurich.

The Position

As the Corporate Vice President (CVP) of Rare Blood Disorders, reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Rare Disease, you will play a pivotal role in the area's leadership team. Your primary responsibility will be to maximize the commercial value of the Rare Blood Disorders franchise, which is on the verge of several upcoming global launches requiring strong collaboration at both regional and affiliate levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and refine the franchise strategy to align with the overall Rare Disease and corporate strategies of Novo Nordisk, collaborating closely with early research, clinical development, and other areas across the value chain.
• Drive the portfolio to maximize project and product value, ensuring accountability to governance boards for project progress in line with approved objectives and key deliverables.
• Oversee a small but complex team of 15 highly qualified employees divided into two teams, collaborating cross-functionally with medical, business development, and clinical development teams across the approximately 4,000 professionals involved in Rare Disease at Novo Nordisk.
• Develop and nurture a high-performing cross-functional organization that supports the Rare Blood Disorders commercial agenda, emphasizing personal development and engagement in alignment with the Novo Nordisk Way.
• Cultivate relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders to effectively deploy and execute strategies.
• Identify and maximize long-term organic growth opportunities while scouting for attractive business development prospects.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in commercial roles within a large pharmaceutical company or biotech, with the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in portfolio and therapy area management with substantial oversight of product portfolios at various stages, focusing on successful global and local product launches.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams and a track record of creating ambitious, high-performing organizations centered on personal development.
• A solid understanding of the drug development value chain, with experience in medical and scientific disciplines.
• A demonstrated history of operating across various therapeutic areas, with exposure to rare blood disorders viewed as an asset.
• A global perspective with a proven ability to collaborate and influence within a complex, matrix organization.
• An advanced degree in a relevant field.

As an individual, you are driven and capable of independent operation. You possess curiosity and agility, combined with a passion for cultural diversity and a global mindset. As an empowering and resilient leader, you inspire and unite high-performing teams of exceptional professionals. You value collaboration, excel in stakeholder management, and deftly navigate complexity within a global matrix. A persuasive communicator, you make informed decisions and influence others at all organizational levels.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact

For further information, please contact Executive Search Partner, Heidi Ashby at Show e-mailm">Show e-mail.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we believe that it is no longer sufficient to aspire to be the best company in the world; we must aim to be the best company for the world. This can only be achieved with talented employees who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve, and the communities we operate in. Together, we are life-changing.