Associate Director Cardiometabolic Marketing at Novo Nordisk

Your new role

• You'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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing innovative marketing plans that support our cardiometabolic product growth and brand positioning, including the exciting launch of Wegovy
• Leading cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Medical, Market Access and other commercial teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution that delivers results
• Leveraging advanced data analytics and digital media to identify emerging market trends, consumer behaviours, and opportunities to outmaneuver the competition
• Overseeing the creation of compliant, high-impact promotional materials and pioneering creative campaigns that enhance brand visibility
• Driving product performance through strategic P&L management, monitoring profitability and ROI while adjusting tactics to optimize financial outcomes
• Building strategic partnerships and exploring innovative go-to-market approaches that work within pharmaceutical regulations but think beyond traditional pharma constraints
• Managing pricing strategies, product launches, and the full marketing mix to maximize market share and establish clear differentiation in the cardiometabolic space

Your skills & qualifications

• We're searching for someone who brings passion, learning agility, and a can-do attitude. You don't need a traditional pharma background – in fact you can also come with fresh perspectives outside pharma.

What you do need is:

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in brand marketing within FMCG, consumer, aesthetic, dermatology, or pharmaceutical sectors
• Minimum 5 years in senior leadership positions with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering strategic business results
• Demonstrated success in developing innovative marketing strategies, overseeing product development, executing advertising campaigns, and conducting market analysis
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to interpret sales data, customer feedback, and performance metrics to adapt strategies quickly
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities – you'll be working with retail and channel partners, healthcare professionals, media partners, and cross-functional internal teams
• A mindset that's adaptable, sees opportunities, open to new approaches and solution-oriented