Marketing Director, UAE

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth? Do you have proven experience in strategic, long-term, cross-organisational marketing/strategic initiatives and commercial planning?
We are looking for a Marketing Director to join our team and lead the marketing efforts in the Novo Nordisk UAE affiliate. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.
The position
As a Marketing Director, you will independently develop a mid-to long-term marketing strategy with a strong emphasis on portfolio strategy, driving launches, campaigns, and provide strong guidance for sales execution. You will be at the heart of Novo Nordisk's future growth and success in Diabetes. You will define the go-to-market strategy and the right marketing team structure preparing the organization for the future and ensuring the Diabetes portfolio achieves its full potential.
Your core responsibilities will be:

• Analyzing and identifying areas of opportunity for business growth and ensure they are reflected in strategic plans to improve outcomes for patients living with diabetes.
• Ensure digital acceleration according to Novo Nordisk UAE strategy and brand objectives
• Monitor and challenge market developments (commercial, medical, access etc.) with high business impact and provide strategic recommendations for improvements and prepare for future launches.
• Foster innovation, simplicity, and agility in the organization, driving diversity and inclusion initiatives for sustainable business success.

Qualifications

• You have a Master's degree or other relevant academic background in business, economics, natural sciences or pharmacology.
• At least 5-7 years pharmaceutical industry experience in commercial setting and deep understanding of marketing, developing strategies and executing on management level.
• Excellent leadership skills and a good eye for people development are essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of different functions across the value chain are essential.

As a person, you are a natural leader with proven ownership and accountability. You are a strong collaborator and communicator, capable of driving conversations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at senior level. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrate to be an outside of the box thinker. Finally, you share our passion and determination to improve patients' lives.
About the department
The UAE affiliate is a part of the Business Area Africa, Middle East & CIS Countries (BAMEAC), in
Region South East Europe, Middle East & Africa (SEEMEA) and has shown exceptional launch
performances. The UAE affiliate is a dynamic organization aiming to cement Novo Nordisk's position in the UAE Diabetes, Obesity Market & Rare Diseases.
In order to achieve our goals, we are looking for a Marketing Director, who will drive our affiliate across the diabetes therapy area. You will report to the Vice President and General Manager of Novo Nordisk UAE with a team of three talented brand managers and will be part of the UAE Leadership Team.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.
Deadline
Apply before 23 September, 2024
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.