Global Commercial Lead - Obesity (Paternity Cover)

Shape the future of obesity treatment by driving consumer-centric strategies that will define how millions of people experience breakthrough therapies.

Your new role

As Global Commercial Lead Obesity, you'll be at the forefront of our most ambitious product launches, translating clinical innovation into meaningful consumer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to shape how people with obesity discover, understand, and engage with transformative treatments that can change their lives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading consumer-centric launch strategy, developing the overarching narrative and consumer assets as part of the core promotional package for Obesity product
• Directing evidence generation to support consumer launches, including exit interviews and patient panels that put real voices at the heart of our strategy
• Driving consumer strategy for MASH assets, including future launches and identifying opportunities for EFX launch
• Building comprehensive consumer personas, narratives, and treatment journeys for current and future people with obesity (PwO) segments across upcoming launches
• Establishing scalable templates and frameworks that can guide consumer strategy across markets and future product launches
• Designing consumer journeys that identify activation points and guide downstream implementation globally

Your new department

In Product & Portfolio Strategy we drive commercial strategy, medical affairs and business development across all therapy areas. We act as a connector and compass, guiding the new Novo Nordisk portfolio for sustained competitiveness upstream, and maximising portfolio potential through successful commercial strategies and competitive launches downstream.

Within Product & Portfolio Strategy, you'll join our obesity commercial team at a pivotal moment. As we expand our portfolio with next-generation treatments, your work will directly influence how we bring these innovations to market with the consumer at the centre. You'll collaborate across brand teams, insights and forecasting, regions, and creative agencies to ensure our strategies resonate with the people who matter most – those living with obesity.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic marketing leader who thrives in complexity and can translate deep consumer insights into compelling launch strategies. You'll bring with you:

• Master's degree or higher in business administration, economics, marketing, or related field
• 6+ years of relevant marketing experience within pharmaceutical or FMCG industries, ideally with a mix of global and affiliate/regional experience
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with high independence and strategic decision-making
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage constructively, challenge ideas, and drive alignment across diverse global teams
• Strong customer focus and genuine curiosity about consumer needs, behaviours, and treatment journeys
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and inspire action
• Creative problem-solving mindset comfortable navigating high variability and uncertainty in a competitive, dynamic environment

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level,  location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contract Information:

12 months (paternity cover)

Deadline for applications:  28 May 2026
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.