Strategic Partnerships Manager

Location:

Leira, Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sales Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Legal, Media

Job ID:

132929323

Posted On:

28 April 2026

   

Shape the future of healthcare in Portugal by building transformative partnerships that expand access to life-changing treatments. Join us and be at the forefront of advancing Novo Nordisk’s mission in Portugal through strategic collaboration!

Your new role

The Strategic Partnerships Manager is responsible for activating and executing Novo Nordisk Portugal’s obesity partnerships to deliver measurable patient acquisition, referral flows, and volume delivery. The role works hands on with partners across direct to consumer and private channels to build, launch, and optimise digital and non digital pathways that simplify access to obesity care in a consumer led, out of pocket market.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

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-Identifying and evaluating strategic partnership opportunities with healthcare stakeholders, patient organizations, payers, and public health institutions
-Activating partnership execution plans to deliver patient flow, referrals, and measurable volume outcomes
-Operationalising partner platforms and patient journeys, ensuring seamless onboarding, content readiness, referral pathways, and performance tracking
-Building HCP and pharmacy enablement within partner ecosystems through digital presence, referral pathways, and targeted training
-Coordinating cross-functional delivery with Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Legal/Compliance, and Operations to ensure partnership readiness
-Tracking performance through clear KPIs (lead generation, referrals, initiations, volume contribution) and driving continuous improvement
-Managing compliance and risk in partner activation, including due diligence support, monitoring, documentation, and partner training
 

Your new department

You’ll be based with the Portugal affiliate, working within the Marketing department to activate our obesity care strategy. This is a market where partnerships are essential to simplifying access. You’ll work at the intersection of digital innovation and patient care—collaborating with partners and internal stakeholders to remove barriers and create pathways that work.

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a strategic doer who thrives on turning partnerships into performance. You’ll bring:

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-Master’s degree preferred in business management, Marketing, Life Sciences, or related fields
-Minimum 5 years’ experience in partnerships or business development, preferably within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or fast-moving consumer industries
-Proven track record activating and operationalising partnerships, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, and delivering measurable outcomes
-Strong experience mapping and managing digital partnerships, with deep understanding of e-health platforms, pharmacy organisations, and patient journey follow-up
-Fluent Portuguese and English
 

You bring a results-driven mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions, optimise partnership performance, and evaluate return on investment. Exceptional relationship management and negotiation skills—you know how to secure favourable agreements while maintaining collaborative, trusted partnerships. Cross-functional collaboration skills and the adaptability to respond to changing market conditions with creative problem-solving is required.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job – you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

-Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from  54,620 to 87,390 EUR. The. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on how well the skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements.
-Incentives: Based on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives.
-Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

Submit your application including your CV in our platform. A cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate to lead this transformation is always welcome!

Deadline

Please submit your application by 10th May 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you as soon as possible.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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