Business Unit Director, Obesity

Location:

Sofia – Sofia City, Bulgaria Provinces, Bulgaria

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training, Human Resources

Job ID:

131391089

Posted On: 

05 December 2024

Are you passionate about developing patient-centric strategies? Do you have the drive to lead a team towards maximising the potential of Novo Nordisk’s obesity business in Bulgaria? If so, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As the Business Unit Director, you will build and lead the development and implementation of the local Obesity strategy by creating awareness of Novo Nordisk in and amongst the Obesity Market in Bulgaria. This role will also be responsible for collaborating with the Global and Regional Obesity team as well as working on a cross functional basis at a local level. You will be part of leadership team and will directly report to General Manager.

-You will drive short and long-term Obesity strategy in Bulgaria to ensure strong, sustainable growth.
-You will oversee key opportunities and challenges with the obesity portfolio in the mid-term and develop action plans towards key growth drivers.
-You will be responsible to build and develop strategic and tactical local plans (defining patient journey, market segmentation, competitor analysis, market modelling, scenario + contingency planning as well as investigate other market opportunities) in alignment with Global and Regional directions and deliver both Sales and Marketing objectives with a P&L responsibility as agreed in anchor budget.
-As a people manager, you will maintain employee engagement through performance management, coaching and talent development in marketing, market development and sales functions.
 

Qualifications

To be successful at this position, we expect you to have University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, natural sciences (nutrition, biology, biotechnology) or business (economy, marketing).

-At least 5 years of experience in a global innovative pharma company, wholesaler or FMCG (specialized nutrition products) in leadership role (both tactical & strategic experience).
-At least 5 years in people management role (recruiting, coaching, mentoring, talent development, succession management, performance management)
-Strong business understanding and knowledge of local pharmaceutical market.
-Proven success in ethical pharmaceutical sales/customer facing role.
-Leadership of cross-functional Marketing, Sales, Market Access and Medical teams to deliver business strategy is an advantage.
-Experience in over-the-counter or out-of-pocket segments, pharmacy sales or retail sales is an added advantage.
-Understanding of obesity and product portfolio is an advantage.
-Good influencing, communication and presentation skills
-Fluent English and Bulgarian
 

As a person, you possess an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling you to identify and capitalize on business opportunities. Your strong sense of compliance and your ability to collaborate effectively with peers make you a valuable team member. Your alignment with Novo Nordisk’s values further strengthens your potential to contribute to the organization’s success.

About the Department

The Bulgaria Obesity team is dedicated to driving the success of Novo Nordisk’s obesity business in Bulgaria. Our team is based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where we work closely with cross-functional colleagues to ensure our strategies and tactics are anchored in customer needs and practical to implement. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and are looking for a passionate leader to join us in this mission.

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

Please click on “apply now” to submit your resume in English.

Deadline

Apply before December, 18th, 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.

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