Product Manager

The Position

Manages the marketing of specifically assigned products and/or projects, analyzes market trends, monitors competitor trends, identifies market requirements and opportunities and develops and executes approved marketing plans and strategies to meet current and long-term business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Product and disease state knowledge; applies an understanding of the targeted disease state and treatment options to the development of strategic programs and projects
• Market, Industry and customer understanding; utilizes knowledge of the healthcare, access environment, customer needs, competitor products trends and activities in the development of strategies and tactics for band plans for inclusion in the strategic brand plan
• Research and analysis; identifies information gaps and assists in design and execution of data gathering solutions, uses a broad range of data to uncover market, customer insights and prioritize opportunities.  Monitors and follows up on key performance indicators
• Develops and executes marketing plans; designs and executes tactical programs, reviews and optimizes promotional channels, develops brand messaging, communicates marketing plans to internal stakeholders through cycle meetings
• Leads and manages projects; establishes and manages overall project goals, plans, timelines, and deliverables by liaising between the organization, vendors, agencies and customers
• Business and financial analytics; manages assigned yearly budget and tracks monthly

Physical Requirements

Works in an open-office environment with exposure to multiple demands, deadlines and constant interruptions. Little exposure to hazards while performing the duties of the job.

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or marketing preferred University Graduation (BSc.) or equivalent
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years pharmaceutical marketing experience or equivalent
  • Pharmaceutical sales experience is highly recommended

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Sets strategy and direction: Takes initiative to ensure individual goals, plans and actions are aligned with manager, team, function and corporate strategic imperatives
  • Manages business complexity: Acts as a positive, flexible, results oriented member in the face of change and business complexity
  • Drives Performance: Consistently meets or exceeds performance and behavioral expectations; works effectively and efficiently (independently and with others) to meet deadlines, commitments and objectives
  • Collaborates across boundaries: Shares information and works effectively with all colleagues and customers (internal, external, outside of function) striving for the best ways to collaborate and accomplish shared objectives
  • Strong communication skills; oral, written, formal presentation

Application Deadline: April 7th, 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.