Product Manager

Do you have strong desire to improve quality of people’s life? Would you like to be part of team positioning Novo Nordisk as a leader in treatment of serious chronic diseases? If yes, then this is your defining moment. Apply now and join our Novo Nordisk team in Kazakhstan, Almaty. Be part of the game-changing organization.

Your new role

As Product Manager (temporary position) you will ensure to develop and execute strategical and tactical plans in line with Global and affiliate strategy. You will communicate the marketing programs to internal stakeholders, maintain and develop relationships with target customers and external stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities are as below but not limited to:

• Cross-functional planning and collaboration across different levels in the organisation including colleagues from the headquarters and region.
• Analysing market insights to identify trends and opportunities, developing mitigation plan for key commercial threats and weaknesses.
• Developing a clear consumer journey, identifying the intervention points and building a cross-functional action plan to address these.
• Developing the product strategy, campaigns and materials for the sales team as well as for digital channels.
• Executing a regular visit plan to target customers in coordination with the sales force.

 Your new department

You will join the team of employees of the Novo Nordisk representative office in Kazakhstan, reporting to the Business Unit Head in Almaty. Novo Nordisk Kazakhstan is a diverse and future-looking team holding key products in the portfolio for management of diabetes and obesity. Novo Nordisk Kazakhstan is elevated affiliate reporting to BAMECA region.

 Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• In-depth understanding of the Product Manager role in the pharmaceutical industry, including marketing tools, activities, cross-functional collaboration, and product launch experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in commercial or marketing roles within top international pharmaceutical/FMCG companies; sales experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with analytical, constructive, and open-minded thinking, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-driven, agile, and able to act independently, with strong fluency in English and Russian and a consistent focus on ethics and compliance.

 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.

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.