Medical & Marketing Director

Are you passionate about driving strategy and making strategies come to life from both a sales, marketing and medical perspective? Do you want to make a difference for millions of people living with obesity and diabetes across Business Area West?  Then join us as our new Medical & Marketing Director,  in Ørestad/Denmark, and help shape the future for patients and our business. Read more and apply today.

Your new role

As a Medical & Marketing Director, you will:

• Oversee commercial and medical strategies, brand positioning and marketing/sales activities in both HCP and consumer segments, ensuring effective execution of brand strategies. Being also responsible for monitoring, analyzing and acting on market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform commercial strategies.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans that align with the company’s goals, setting clear objectives and KPIs.
• Manage product/service development, collaborate on defining optimal pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness across channels.
• Lead impactful advertising campaigns and monitor sales performance, adapting strategies to drive performance.
• Develop and execute scientific communication strategies across clinical trial phases, integrating patient voices and providing input to clinical trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and facilitate collaboration and information exchange; organizing and conducting scientific meetings and symposia, delivering medical education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).

Your new department

The Business Area (BA) West is formed by nine affiliates: Denmark & Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg, Ireland, and Portugal. Together, we are committed to driving change for millions of patients living with obesity, diabetes, and Rare Diseases across the BA countries. The atmosphere in our team is collaborative, dynamic, performance focused and purpose-driven, as we work together to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can bring the following skills and experiences to the role:

• Proven +8 years of experience leading teams in brand marketing, strategic planning, and sales execution
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct market research and utilise insights to inform strategies
• Expertise in product/service development, pricing strategies, and advertising campaigns
• Experience in working with different sales channels and consumer segments
• Experience in developing and executing scientific communication strategies
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver medical education to HCPs
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Knowledge of Real-World Evidence (RWE) and clinical trial processes
• Familiarity with integrating patient voices and conducting Advisory Boards.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

If you believe you are qualified, and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your CV directly via our online application tool. 

Deadline

30th of January 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.