Product Manager - Obesity

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you have a passion for strategic planning and execution? Join us as a Product Manager and play a crucial role in driving the further success of our Obesity portfolio. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!

This position will be based in Riyadh, KSA. You will directly report to the Head of Obesity Marketing.

The Position

As our Product Manager-Obesity, you will play a key role in driving business growth by leading market analyses, shaping strategic plans, and executing impactful marketing initiatives. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, a data-driven approach and excellent communication skills to ensure the successful positioning of Novo Nordisk in the obesity market.

Your main accountabilities will include: 

• Drive generation of market insights, competitor analyses and market monitoring
• Lead market outlooks and identify growth opportunities through data-driven insights.
• Develop, implement and communicate cross-functional strategies for key stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Outline and execute prioritised projects and tactics related to patient and HCP activation while proactively managing challenges and risks.
• Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including KOLs and HCPs, to enhance Novo Nordisk’s presence in the obesity market.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field; Advanced Marketing/Business qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, with a successful track record in customer-facing roles.
• Broader functional experience in Business Analytics, strategy or Marketing roles
• Strong ability to evaluate the return on investment of tactics and assess new opportunities
• Expertise in digital marketing, development, and execution is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing, presentations, and tailoring content for specific audiences.

About the Department

The Obesity Marketing team is dedicated to driving impactful product promotion plans and innovative solutions along the patient journey. Our team is based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, working closely with sales and medical teams, KOLs, HCPs, and external agencies. We are committed to creating high-impact educational and communication campaigns, organizing events, and launching products that make a difference in the lives of patients. Join us at our vibrant location and be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in obesity therapy.

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

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Deadline

Apply before March 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.