General Manager, Singapore

We are looking for a General Manager to lead Novo Nordisk affiliate in Singapore to its next phase of its development. You will be heading up one of our fast-growing affiliates, characterised by an ambitious, agile, and entrepreneurial culture, amid a booming and very professional healthcare system and market in Singapore. 

So, if you are looking for an exciting career within a leading global healthcare company on a very strong growth trajectory and if you believe that the strongest results are achieved by collaboration and creating cohesive, winning teams with individuals who are empowered to strive for quality and excellence, then we would like to hear from you. 

The position 
As General Manager of Novo Nordisk Singapore, you will be a member of the leadership team of BASEA (Business Area Southeast Asia) and report to the Corporate Vice President of BASEA.  
You will oversee the entire country organization in Singapore as well as assuming commercial responsibility for Brunei. You will be setting the strategic direction to drive sustainable business growth in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape to ensure that both short- and long-term business objectives are met while developing an organization that adapts to future challenges. You will provide direction, oversight, and support across market access, sales and marketing, legal and administrative matters, ensuring operational excellence and long-term success for Novo Nordisk Singapore. 

As the affiliate’s legal representative, you are ensuring compliance with local regulatory and legal requirements, maintaining Novo Nordisk’s high ethical and quality standards. You will be responsible for P&L management and fostering a high-performance culture that prioritizes patient-centricity, innovation, and social responsibility. Additionally, as country ambassador you will cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including medical, regulatory, and payer authorities, and positioning Novo Nordisk as a trusted partner in participating shaping the future of healthcare in Singapore. 

In this position, you must always and at all levels ensure compliance, in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way and our business ethics guidelines, as well as comply with all applicable laws and relevant policies. 

The position is based in Singapore. 

Qualifications 

• University degree in Business Management or a relevant field; an advanced degree (MBA, MSc)  

• 5-10 years in a leadership position. Experienced in the management of P&L and preferably managing 2nd line leaders 

• Commercial experienced with 10+ years in pharmaceutical industry 

• Knowledge of the cardiometabolic business is an asset 

• Cross functional experience and/or experience of living and working internationally 

• Worked within multiple therapy areas or demonstrating portfolio management 

• Operated within multiple business scenarios (e.g. turnaround, merger, digital transformation or business development) 

• Managed complex external negotiations or exposure to public affairs and parliament 

• As a seasoned people leader you are building, inspiring, and motivating teams and investing in developing your employees and support their growth. You create a collaborative, inclusive culture, you empower, and foster diversity, and encourage innovation and create environment where trust and speak up culture are seen as fundamental building stones in the organization's culture. 

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required 

About Novo Nordisk Singapore 

Novo Nordisk Singapore was proudly awarded as the # 1 BEST places to WORK in Singapore for 2024.  It is a fast-growing organisation and part of the Novo Nordisk Business Area Southeast Asia and It employs a group of positive and committed employees who are empowered to overcome challenges and driving changes in fast-changing environment.  

Novo Nordisk Singapore aims to have a healthy, engaging, diverse, and fully inclusive company where employees can perform at their best, and where we benefit from different perspectives and backgrounds. At Novo Nordisk, we believe in being a sustainable business that adds value to society by investing in our local communities. We do so through partnerships with medical- and patient associations as well as through interactions with government entities.  

For many years now, we have been committed to help serve patients living with diabetes and other serious chronic diseases in the area. With you at the helm, we aim to reach even more patients with our life-saving medicines. 

Deadline 
4 March 2025 

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 50,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

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.