Business Development Lead

Business Development Lead
Cardiometabolic Marketing
Bangkok, Thailand

Are you passionate about identifying and evaluating new strategic opportunities? Do you have a proven track record in negotiating and closing complex external innovation deals? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Business Development Lead. This is your chance to make a significant impact by driving strategic growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Your new role 
As a Business Development Lead, you will:

• Develop and execute strategic business plans, including short, medium, and long-term strategies, business plans, reports, budgets and forecasts to achieve departmental and company objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new strategic opportunities by assessing pipeline projects, technologies, modalities and markets to diversify the portfolio and grow market share.
• Define industry standards and assess growth potential for emerging technologies and therapy areas to guide strategic prioritisation and investment decisions.
• Lead end-to-end due diligence on external innovation opportunities, synthesising scientific, commercial, regulatory and financial inputs and presenting clear findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Secure internal deal mandates and lead negotiations to finalise agreements with external partners, ensuring favourable commercial and strategic terms and timely deal closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels, gathering business insights and influencing decisions to ensure strategic alignment and successful implementation.
• Assess the feasibility of entering new therapy areas and markets, providing actionable insights, risk assessments and recommendations to support business expansion and portfolio diversification.

Your new department
This role reports directly to the Cardiometabolic Marketing Director and is based in Thailand. As part of the Cardiometabolic Marketing department, a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to driving growth and innovation in the cardiometabolic space. The department is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong focus on delivering impactful solutions for patients worldwide. With a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues who share a passion for making a difference. Together, we aim to redefine industry standards and position Novo Nordisk as a leader in innovation.

Your skills & qualifications
We’re looking for a Business Development Lead who will appreciate working in a high-paced, dynamic environment. You’ll bring with you:

• Relevant academic degree (Bachelor/Master) from Business Administration or Life Sciences.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in business development, strategy, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a solid understanding of industry dynamics and commercial drivers.
• Demonstrated track record of negotiating and closing complex external innovation deals, including deal structuring, commercial terms management, and successful partner integration.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior management and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results.
• Experience evaluating new therapy areas, modalities and markets, including market assessment, feasibility analysis and identification of high-potential growth opportunities.Thai native speaking is required. 

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.
 
Deadline
28 November 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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