Your new role<\/p>\n
\tYou’ll be leading a high-performing team of 7-8 marketing professionals to develop and execute breakthrough cardiometabolic marketing strategies that differentiate us from competitors in the market. Working closely with a passionate leadership team of 9 team members based in our South African office, you’ll operate as one united team with an ambitious, can-do mindset.<\/p>\n
Your key responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n
\tDesigning and implementing innovative marketing plans that support our cardiometabolic product growth and brand positioning, including the exciting launch of Wegovy
\n\tLeading cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Medical, Market Access and other commercial teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution that delivers results
\n\tLeveraging advanced data analytics and digital media to identify emerging market trends, consumer behaviours, and opportunities to outmaneuver the competition
\n\tOverseeing the creation of compliant, high-impact promotional materials and pioneering creative campaigns that enhance brand visibility
\n\tDriving product performance through strategic P&L management, monitoring profitability and ROI while adjusting tactics to optimize financial outcomes
\n\tBuilding strategic partnerships and exploring innovative go-to-market approaches that work within pharmaceutical regulations but think beyond traditional pharma constraints
\n\tManaging pricing strategies, product launches, and the full marketing mix to maximize market share and establish clear differentiation in the cardiometabolic space<\/p>\n
Your skills & qualifications<\/p>\n
\tWe’re searching for someone who brings passion, learning agility, and a can-do attitude. You don’t need a traditional pharma background \u2013 in fact you can also come with fresh perspectives outside pharma.<\/p>\n
What you do need is:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
\n\t8-10 years of experience in brand marketing within FMCG, consumer, aesthetic, dermatology, or pharmaceutical sectors
\n\tMinimum 5 years in senior leadership positions with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering strategic business results
\n\tDemonstrated success in developing innovative marketing strategies, overseeing product development, executing advertising campaigns, and conducting market analysis
\n\tStrong data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to interpret sales data, customer feedback, and performance metrics to adapt strategies quickly
\n\tExceptional stakeholder engagement abilities \u2013 you’ll be working with retail and channel partners, healthcare professionals, media partners, and cross-functional internal teams
\n\tA mindset that’s adaptable, sees opportunities, open to new approaches and solution-oriented<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.novonordisk.com ) or<\/p>\n
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