Commercial Director, Diabetes, BA East

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the world of diabetes care? Do you have a passion for driving commercial strategies that make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Director to join our team and spearhead our diabetes initiatives. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As our Commercial Director, Diabetes, you will develop and execute commercial strategies focused on ensuring effectiveness and agility at the frontline to serve more patients and outperform competition. You will drive strategy development (including portfolio management and new launches), adaptation of global strategy to local environment & follow up implementation.

Your main accountabilities will include:

• Align commercial strategies with overall business objectives and market opportunities.

• Inspire, support, educate, facilitate and challenge affiliate stakeholders to drive outstanding launches, create business opportunities and foster innovations.

• Oversee and add value to new product launch initiatives, prioritising and tracking investments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.

• Analyse market trends and competitive landscape, providing insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role we expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, strategy, or a related field.

• Proven track record in commercial strategy, new product launches, and portfolio management.

• Strong leadership and project management skills.

• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities to evaluate market data and optimise revenue models.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of financial principles and market insight.

• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building and stakeholder influence.

About the department

The Marketing Department, located in Business Area East/Region EUCAN (Europe and Canada) is where we focus on driving commercial success and innovation in diabetes care. Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial atmosphere, ensuring agile action plans are in place to address market potential. Commercial Director, Diabetes will be based in Warsaw and report to Cardiometabolic Marketing Sr. Director.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

For further information please apply your CV via the online recruitment system.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline

Please apply before 23rd April 2025.

Are you interested in this opportunity? We look forward to your online application before the application deadline. Please include your CV in English

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.