Vice President, Marketing, Medical & Regulatory, EUCAN

Location:

Ørestad – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Media Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Legal

Job ID:

132700280

Posted On:

14 February 2026

   

Are you driven by applying commercial and medical excellence to drive performance? Are you able to navigate diverse countries and cultures with agility and impact to make a difference in the lives of patients living with serious chronic diseases?

If so, here is the opportunity to lead the marketing, medical, and regulatory agenda for one of Novo Nordisk’s most dynamic regions – and ensure sustainable regional growth through a patient-centric portfolio strategy that serves millions of patients across 40 countries.

We are looking for an outstanding leader to become our new Vice President, Marketing, Medical & Regulatory for Region EUCAN. Read on and apply today!

The position

As Vice President, Marketing, Medical & Regulatory for region EUCAN you will be reporting to the regional Senior Vice President, EUCAN and lead a department of 38 people including nine direct reports.

This is a position for an enterprise-minded leader who thrives on strategic execution and team development. You’ll translate global strategy into regional impact, balancing commercial ambition with medical rigour across diverse market archetypes.

You enjoy acting as an enterprise advocate, influencing and supporting strategy both up and down the organisational chain. Likewise you have a strong focus on developing and coaching a high-performing, diverse team across regions, fostering talent development and leadership capability.

Your key responsibilities will include:

-Oversee brand marketing activities
-Monitor and analyse market trends
-Develop and implement strategic marketing plans
-Oversee Consumer Engagement and Digital Media CoE
-Oversee launches, campaigns and sales performance
-Develop and execute scientific communication strategy
-Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
-Provide medical education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
-Oversee Key Account & Online Sales Excellence
-Oversee Regulatory and PV activities

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

-Minimum 15 years of experience in brand marketing, including strategic planning and execution.
-Minimum 5 years of experience in medical affairs or related field.
-Proven track record in leading marketing and/or medical initiatives with significant impact on organisational results.
-Strong track record of building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and International Professional Associations.
-GM or large BU or BA level exposure with accountability for both medical and marketing, including P&L.
-Launch and/or Life Cycle Management experience.
-Experience in multiple market archetypes, including at least one large market.
-Leadership across several therapy areas or portfolio management.
-Leadership of diverse, high-performing teams across regions or globally. Preferably experience as leader of leaders.

Education:

-Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Science, Medicine or a related field.
 

About the department

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.

The Marketing, Medical & Regulatory team in Region EUCAN is a critical interface between global strategy and regional execution. This is where commercial excellence meets medical integrity, where launches come to life, and where patient outcomes are improved through strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders. Your leadership will directly influence how millions of patients across Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand access life-changing treatments.

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. At this leadership level, you’ll shape not just strategy and results, but the culture and capabilities of teams across an entire region. You’ll work with accessible leaders who value your

perspective, and you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future direction of a company undergoing remarkable transformation.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare leader means you’ll have opportunities to develop across multiple dimensions – from navigating emerging regulatory landscapes to leading through transformation. Our benefits are designed to support you at every career and life stage, recognizing the important work you do and the commitment you bring.

Contact and Deadline

For further information Senior Executive Search Partner Marlene Villumsen at mmvqnovonordisk or get to know us better by visiting novonordisk/careers. Apply by Sunday the 1st of March the latest.

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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