Global Associate Brand Director

Are you passionate about strategy and commercial execution? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can navigate complexity and drive extraordinary results? If you have extensive experience in management consulting, consumer companies, and/or pharma, we want you to join our Obesity Brand Team as an Associate Director. Read more and apply today!

The position

As an Associate Director in the Obesity Brand Team, you will:

• • Act as the connector between the Obesity life-cycle management strategy and commercial execution through a comprehensive brand strategy.
  • Maintain a 360-degree view of the business across functions, Novo Nordisk’s obesity portfolio, and market archetypes.
  • Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
  • Plan, organise, and control resources, procedures, and timing for business processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes, including managing multiple, interrelated projects and business transformation initiatives.
  • Provide strategic insights and guidance on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of projects.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can bring the following to the table:

Need to have: - Extensive experience in management consulting, consumer companies, and/or the pharmaceutical industry. - Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and work with numbers. - Proven experience in commercial project management, including financial management, risk assessment, and delivering projects on time and within budget. - Exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across functions. - A proactive and results-driven mindset, with a passion for driving commercial success.

Nice to have: - Foundational knowledge in specific technical areas to advise on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of projects. - Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.

About the department

The Obesity Brand Team at HQ is a dynamic and innovative team located in Søborg, Denmark. We are known for delivering extraordinary results, such as the Pill launch and the Live Lighter campaign. Our team thrives on tackling highly complex strategic issues and driving successful commercial launches. With a fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and achieving exceptional outcomes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact 

For further information please contact Sr. Director Nicolas Nørlinger-Veltman (NNOE).

Deadline

6. April 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.