Job Description

Department: Obesity Business Unit

Do you look for passion in what you do? Are you highly motivated by being able to make a difference in the lives of people living with obesity? Do you have passion for marketing and driving business growth? We are seeking a talented Product Manager to join our driven Obesity Business Unit at Novo Nordisk India. If you are ready for a life-changing career, read on and apply now!

The Position

If data could speak, it would say that the prevalence of weight stigma and discrimination is preventing people living with obesity from getting the care they need. At Novo Nordisk, we\xe2\x80\x99re flipping the script. As Product Manager, Obesity you\xe2\x80\x99ll be at the forefront of change and contribute significantly to pioneering new approaches and leading the way. You will plan and execute brand marketing strategies for the short and long term. You will conduct competitor and market analyses, evaluate market potential, analyze affiliate expectations, and prepare a medium-term marketing strategy and investment plan.

You will also be responsible to:

• Develop and align with key stakeholders on the strategy for the promotion of the product and design its promotional mix
• Conceptualize and design of marketing campaigns, liaise with medical professional bodies, track progress, and take corrective measures in order to ensure high RoI on activities
• Conduct fieldwork for insight into activity implementation
• Identify and test innovative promotional tools and drive collaboration together with agencies

Qualifications

We\xe2\x80\x99re searching for a collaborative, communicative, and driven manager who has a can-do attitude. You\xe2\x80\x99re also data driven, analytical and able to think out-of-the-box ready to challenge the status quo.

• Graduate in Life Sciences, Business or Marketing or equivalent field
• MBA degree in Business / Marketing from Premier B School
• Experience of 5-7 years in Brand Management, core Marketing and Product Management
• Fluency in oral and written English is a must

Moreover, to be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Passion and experience with successful product launches, innovative promotional campaign creations and resonating execution
• Ability to create momentum and work with internal and external stakeholder groups: sales, medical teams, KOLs and HCPs
• Interest and gained knowledge of obesity therapy area, including methods of care, pharmaceutical products, key customers is desirable
• High performer, ambitious and with pronounced negotiation skills
• Experience in conference/large meeting related initiatives from planning to execution

About the department

~160 million people are estimated to be living with obesity in India, with <1% recommended to receive medical treatment. The prevalence of weight stigma and discrimination is preventing people living with obesity from getting the care they need. At Novo Nordisk, we\xe2\x80\x99re here to change that. Our aim it so debunk the stigma around obesity, spreading knowledge and building bridges to relevant resources. Working within the obesity unit on communications, you will help us drive change and transform the narrative around obesity.

we work with a dynamic team towards the broader acceptance of obesity as a chronic disease, rather than a consequence of lifestyle choices and develop the market for anti-obesity medication. Get ready to break new grounds define a challenging and rewarding career and see your work make a difference.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we are driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Our treatments today are benefiting millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. From our labs to our factory floors, we are discovering and developing innovative biological medicines and making them accessible to patients throughout the world. Since the company was founded in Denmark more than 100 years ago, we have been translating the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases into innovative medicines and delivery. Our focus is on these diseases, which affect hundreds of millions of people and are among the most urgent global health challenges. By combining our innovation and commercial excellence, we draw upon insights from patients and partners to transform bold ideas into life-saving and preventive medicines. Our ambition is to take the lead in each of these areas, driving change with an unfailing belief that it can be done.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Please apply before 31st January 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\xe2\x80\x99re life changing.

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