Sr Manager business Development

Join Novo Nordisk and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead strategic commercial opportunity mapping, deepen SCD market understanding, and drive business development projects for Saudi. This exciting opportunity is for the role of Sr Business Development Manager, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) based in Riyadh, Saudi, reporting to the Director of Rare Diseases Business Unit.

Apply today and embark on a life-changing career with us!

Your new role

You will be pivotal in cultivating strong internal and external relationships to advance patient care and positioning Novo Nordisk as a pioneer in the SCD therapy area through a comprehensive understanding of clinical care pathways, treatment landscapes, and strategic collaborations, in accordance with business ethics and compliance.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Drive Marketing Understanding: Map commercial opportunities and develop, implement, and execute SCD business development projects and tactics in line with Novo Nordisk’s SCD strategy, while upholding business ethics and compliance.
• Landscape Mapping: Prepare and deliver a comprehensive mapping of the SCD landscape in Saudi, including disease burden, clinical care pathways, treatment landscape, and business potential. Proactively scan the competitive and customer landscape to identify trends and develop initiatives aligned with these trends.
• Project Management and Resource Management: Develop detailed project plans, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely and on-budget delivery of key projects in collaboration with affiliates and the region. Define and manage SCD business development project needs and budget, including internal resource sourcing.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain close communication with external and internal stakeholders to identify business needs and develop solutions. Build systematic and strategic collaborations to ensure flawless project execution.

• Active Participation: Attend key internal and external SCD forums, business-related meetings, congresses, and symposiums. Ensure strong participation and preparation for key activities and business development initiatives driven by Novo Nordisk affiliates in Saudi

Your skills & qualifications

You need to have:

• Experience as a project lead driving complex projects where input and alignment are needed across multiple stakeholders, with  excellent communication and presentation skills, having the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Education degree in pharmacy or medicine is a must.
• Formal management qualification as MBA or Certificate in project management is highly desirable.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in marketing/sales management, or project management within rare disease, and SCD.
• Proven successful track record in multinational pharmaceuticals.
• Project management and in depth understanding of Saudi market.
• Excellent stakeholder management, as well as strategic and analytical mindset
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Your new department

Rare Disease business unit in Saudi consists of highly motivated, energetic, and focused team who is passionate about providing a better quality of life to patients. Rare Disease Portfolio is divided into the Rare Endocrine Disorders and the Rare Blood Disorders. We aspire to launch innovative medications for patients who live with SCD in the future. At Novo Nordisk Saudi, we use our skills, dedication, and ambition to drive change in rare diseases.  By working with us, you will have the opportunity to fight against rare diseases - together, we can make a difference!

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 64,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing

What we offer

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer continuous learning, global mobility opportunities, and a people-first culture. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support both your professional ambitions and personal well-being—at every stage of your journey.

Deadline

6th February 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.