Cardiometabolic Business Unit Director

Cardiometabolic Business Unit Director
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Cardiometabolic Business Unit Director (Portugal)

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In the cardiometabolic space, the pace of change has never been faster – and neither have the possibilities.

Your new role

As the Cardiometabolic Business Unit Director you will inspire and empower a talented team of sales and marketing professionals while shaping and executing bold strategies that unlock the full potential of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes & obesity portfolio in the local market.

In this role, you will own the go‑to‑market sales and HCP marketing strategy – designing it, delivering it, and driving it to success, having the opportunity to make a high‑visibility, high‑impact mark in a fast‑growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high‑performing Cardiometabolic marketing and sales unit, fostering collaboration to achieve all commercial business goals.
• Develop and implement our commercial Diabetes & Obesity strategies to maximize the potential of our existing and future commercial portfolio.
• Strategically plan and execute product launches and strengthen brand positioning.
• Drive business development strategies to enhance market presence and drive revenue growth, establishing Novo Nordisk as a preferred partner in diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Inspire, coach, and grow talent, driving culture, engagement, and personal development while acting as a role model for the NN Way and leadership principles.
• Represent the affiliate in strategic discussions and decision‑making forums.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in commercial leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry, including both sales and marketing experience.
• Strong multifunctional people‑management experience, with the ability to align cross‑functional teams and influence senior leaders.
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering impactful business results.
• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain. Experience in the cardiometabolic area or broader chronic disease would be an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills. Analytical and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.

Location & Reporting

The role is based in Lisbon and will report directly to the General Manager, as part of the affiliate Leadership Team.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. We approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. To do this, we build a company unlike any other, driven by a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know.

What We Offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. Our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Application Deadline

Apply before 28th December. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing