Head of Marketing

Are you ready to lead bold strategies in a game-changing therapy area?, Do you thrive in a role where innovation meets purpose?, Are you passionate about shaping the future of obesity treatment and driving impact through strategic marketing leadership?

If yes, then this opportunity at Novo Nordisk as Head of Marketing – Obesity in Dubai, UAE, could be the life-changing move you're looking for. Join us in a mission to change the lives of people living with obesity.   

The Position

As the Head of Marketing – Obesity, you will lead the development and execution of strategic and tactical marketing plans. You will be responsible for driving brand performance, aligning with cross-functional stakeholders, and leading a high-performing marketing team. Your leadership will directly influence Novo Nordisk’s positioning in the obesity market and shape future commercial success.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business objectives, and lead the cross-functional collaboration towards the shared objectives
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and translate insights into actionable marketing initiatives.
• Manage product promotion campaigns and ensure consistency in brand messaging.
• Oversee brand development, positioning, and communication across all channels.
• Monitor and analyse marketing KPIs to optimise campaign performance and ROI.

Qualifications

We are looking for a strategic, visionary, and commercially driven leader with a proven ability to lead teams and drive impactful marketing programs. You bring creativity, insight, and executional excellence to a highly dynamic and competitive market.

We look forward to meeting candidates who ideally have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial marketing, including people management.
• Demonstrated success in leading marketing strategy and execution in complex markets.
• Strong analytical mindset with expertise in P&L management and advertising ROI analysis.
• Experience in pharma, healthcare, or consumer health sectors is highly desirable.

About the Department

The Obesity Business Unit at Novo Nordisk is dedicated to creating innovative marketing strategies aimed at combating obesity while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. Located at our UAE headquarter, this department serves as a hub of creativity and collaboration, with a strong focus on driving business growth and enhancing brand visibility.

Our team collaborates closely with cross-functional units to align marketing strategies with business objectives, ensuring a cohesive approach to tackling obesity. We also take responsibility for sales initiatives, working to boost revenue while prioritizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

17 - June 2025.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.