Senior Director Commercial Execution

Location:

Ørestad – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Advertising, Marketing & PR, Education & Training

Job ID:

132438985

Posted On: 

13 November 2025

Senior Director Commercial Execution 

Are you a strategic thinker and activator with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare market? Do you have a proven track record in leading teams and driving results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Novo Nordisk as our Senior Commercial Director? Read on and apply today!

The position
As the Senior Commercial Director, you will lead the development and execution of commercial approaches that drive growth and adapt to changing market conditions. Your role requires deep sector knowledge and a data-informed mindset to translate market and customer insights into practical direction for sales, marketing, and product initiatives. You will also inspire and guide cross-functional teams to deliver results and foster a culture of innovation aligned with overall business objectives.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
•    Develop, implement, and refine commercial strategies that support business goals and respond to market shifts.
•    Use market and competitor insights to shape product positioning and go-to-market plans for pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare offerings.
•    Translate data and analytics into actionable decisions to assess and accelerate commercial performance.
•    Drive customer-focused initiatives by applying consumer insights to product development and marketing efforts.
•    Lead and motivate teams to achieve targets while promoting engagement and a results-oriented culture.
•    Champion innovation by identifying opportunities and adapting strategies to evolving regulatory and market environments.

Qualifications
•    Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and preferably consumer healthcare markets, including trends, competitors, and regulatory environments.
•    Proven experience developing and executing marketing and sales strategies for pharmaceutical or consumer products, leveraging data analytics to inform decisions and drive performance, and delivering customer-focused product and marketing initiatives that boost adoption and growth.
•    Exceptional leadership skills with experience in leading and inspiring teams – functionally and metrics.
•    Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing market conditions and drive innovation.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative and results-driven culture. Fluency in English will be a requirement.

About the department
The Danish & Icelandic Affiliate is responsible for the commercial, medical, and market access initiatives in Denmark and clinical initiatives across Europe. Based in Denmark, our team consists of more than 160 dedicated employees who work every day to drive change for people living with chronic diseases. We are an engaged and driven organisation with a clear sense of purpose, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where your contributions truly make a difference.

Contact and Deadline
For further information visit novonordisk/careers. 
Please apply before 23rd November.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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