Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of obesity therapy? Do you want to be part of a team that drives change in healthcare?

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join us in strengthening Novo Nordisk’s position as a leader in obesity therapeutic area.

The role is based in Espoo, Finland and reports to Sales and Commercial Execution Director.

If you are ready to make a difference, read more and apply today for a life-changing career!

The position

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible to screen, identify, and open business opportunities with private sector partners and drive change in obesity treatment, enhancing better patient outcomes. Moreover, you will develop new business models with private health care and health insurance companies and network and influence key decision-makers in the private sector.

Your main accountabilities will be to:

• Support growth of the obesity business by finding new opportunities, researching leads, establishing relationships with potential new clients, develop new accounts and driving strategic opportunities and partnerships for our business.
• Develop Business to Business (B2B) offering suitable for the private market, and other relevant business models
• Network and influence key decision makers by communicating the value of developing obesity services with inclusion of Novo Nordisk obesity portfolio to improve patient access to high quality care
• Negotiate agreements and contracts with partners
• Develop, implement and adapt account-based action plans according to business needs e.g. online selling opportunities and E-health

Qualifications

As a Business Development Manager, you need to have a Master's degree, preferred in Marketing, Business Management or equivalent. In addition, you need to have 5+ years of experience in commercial business development or related roles. Moreover, you need to have relevant work experience within pharmaceutical and health care marketing and sales.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong history of business understanding, successful sales and account management
• Insights to the health care system, private market, clinical practice and pharmacy   segment
• Experience within B2B or B2C
• Experience within alliance management or working with external commercial partnerships
• Knowledge about the Finnish Health Care System
• Proven track record in driving commercial partnerships and innovation strategies.

About the Department

Join our dynamic team focusing on supporting customer experience with precision and efficiency. Our department thrives on collaboration and innovation, providing a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Be part of a team that values teamwork and excellence in every task.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

Please click on "apply now" to submit your resume in English or should you have any questions please reach out to Laura Helenius:  +358440606073 on the following dates 20th May 10am-12pm or 21st May 9am-11am

Deadline

27th May 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.