Brand Manager Diabetes

Are you passionate about driving impactful marketing strategies? Do you have some experience in brand management and want to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? 
Join Novo Nordisk as a Brand Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our diabetes portfolio in Italy! 

The Position

As a Brand Manager you will drive and manage marketing activities, leading the development and execution of product launch strategies. Additionally in this role, you will:
•    Build brand equity across healthcare professionals, patients, and other relevant stakeholders.
•    Develop and execute promotional strategies, including organising events, internal and external communications, and annual tactical plans.
•    Analyse market trends, build sales forecasts, and monitor product performance to inform strategic decisions.
•    Manage the assigned budget to achieve business objectives and leverage additional funding opportunities.
•    Lead extensive cross-functional teams to address environmental challenges and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the office each week, so ideally, you should live within a commutable distance from our office in Rome.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

•    A master’s degree in marketing or a relevant life sciences field.
•    3-4 years of experience as a Brand Manager in the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry, with international exposure.
•    Fluent in Italian and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong problem-solving, execution, and proactive attitude.
•    Strategic and analytical mindset with a results-oriented approach.
•    Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work under pressure.

You should also be a dedicated team player with a positive, 'can-do' attitude, agile in adapting to change and driving innovative solutions.

About the Department

The Diabetes BU Marketing team is at the forefront of Novo Nordisk’s mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes. Based in Italy, our team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful marketing strategies. With a strong focus on innovation and cross-functional alignment, we are dedicated to shaping the market and creating value for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
You will join a team of talented individuals reporting directly to the Head Of Marketing Diabetes. 

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 70,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact 

Please submit your application via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs.

Deadline 

Apply before the 25th of June.

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.