Associate Business Development Manager

Key responsibilities

• Explore and identify business opportunities within eHealth, patient-journey simplification, and consumer-driven ecosystems across Obesity and Liver health.
• Scout and evaluate potential partnerships to address unmet needs across the end-to-end patient journey.
• Negotiate and establish partnerships; finalise agreements and drive performance management to ensure delivery outcomes.
• Build and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximize impact.

Main job tasks

1. Explore and identify business opportunities within eHealth, patient-journey simplification, and consumer-driven ecosystems across Obesity and Liver health
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover opportunities within eHealth, patient-journey simplification, and consumer-driven ecosystems
- Evaluate potential business models, sales channels, and pricing strategies tailored to Obesity and Liver health
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making

2. Scout and evaluate potential partnerships to address unmet needs across the end-to-end patient journey
- Identify and assess potential partners to address gaps in the patient journey, focusing on innovative solutions
- Conduct due diligence to evaluate partnership opportunities, including financial viability and strategic alignment
- Provide detailed evaluations and recommendations to ensure partnerships meet organisational objectives

3. Negotiate and establish partnerships; finalise agreements and drive performance management to ensure delivery outcomes
- Lead negotiations with partners, ensuring agreements align with business goals and address unmet needs
- Finalise partnership agreements, including terms related to financial arrangements and intellectual property rights
- Monitor and manage partnership performance to ensure delivery outcomes and maximise impact

4. Build and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximise impact
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive collaboration
- Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between stakeholders and organisational objectives
- Facilitate regular communication and engagement to strengthen partnerships and foster trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field is required. An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, strategic partnership, or related commercial roles within FMCG, Wellness & Fitness, B2C industries.
- Proven track record in identifying and negotiating external innovation opportunities.
- Strong expertise in market analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

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.