General Manager, Indonesia

Do you wish to make a difference in the lives of patients living with chronic diseases and lead a country organisation that will bring innovation to the market? Are you prepared to embrace and tackle challenges as part of your daily work and use your excellent business and people leadership skills to develop and grow our business? If so, then seize the opportunity and apply to become our new General Manager for Novo Nordisk, Indonesia. 

Your new role 

As General Manager for Indonesia, you will shape strategy for a nation of 270 million people, build partnerships that transform patient access, and lead a strong team driving breakthrough results in diabetes, obesity and rare diseases. This is your opportunity to make decisions that matter—for patients, for the business, and for the future of healthcare in one of the world's most dynamic markets. This is a rare opportunity to lead with both strategic vision and operational excellence. You'll be the face of Novo Nordisk in Indonesia, responsible for delivering ambitious business results while building sustainable foundations for long-term growth.  

 Your responsibilities will include: 

• Setting the strategic direction for the Indonesian affiliate and leading your team to meet and exceed P&L targets through mid-to-long term strategic plans 

• Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with key medical, payer, and government agencies, to ensure market access for our innovative portfolio 

• Shaping and executing organizational strategy while developing people capabilities that are fit for the future 

• Supervising negotiations for pricing and reimbursement across all products, ensuring our innovations reach the patients who need them 

• Representing Novo Nordisk to local authorities and key opinion leaders across all therapeutic areas 

• Identifying market trends and potential business challenges, preparing effective plans to address them proactively 

• Driving a performance culture and winning mindset through empowering leadership and meaningful performance dialogues 

• Ensuring all activities comply with Novo Nordisk internal policies, local regulations, and the highest ethical standards 

 Your new department 

Within International Operations, you'll be part of Region APAC. The Indonesian affiliate currently employs approximately 250 employees who are dedicated to bringing our innovations to market. As General Manager, you'll be a member of the senior leadership team of Region APAC, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Region APAC, and will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Your skills & qualifications 

We're looking for an inspiring and progressive leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and frontline focus. You'll bring with you: 

• A relevant graduate-level degree (e.g., Pharmacy, Science, or Business Administration) with at least 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry 

• A minimum of 8 years of management experience leading functions such as sales, marketing, business development, or finance with proven success in multiple settings (affiliate/region/HQ) within Obesity/ Diabetes or other chronic therapy areas 

• Previous experience in General Managerial roles managing similar level of complexities would be an advantage. 

• At least 8 years in a people management position, leading and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams, preferably managing leaders 

• Strong public affairs understanding, as interactions with external stakeholders are of high importance to this role 

• Bold and ambitious leadership with a 'can-do' attitude, coupled with innovation and strong cultural understanding 

• The ability to lead, inspire, and engage through role modelling and impactful communication while prioritizing compliance and ethics 

• Fluency in spoken and written English  

 Working at Novo Nordisk 

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. As our General Manager in Portugal, you'll lead a team united by the belief that there is 'no business without ethics' – ensuring compliance at all levels while driving innovation that reaches patients who need it most. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.