Director Cardiometabolic Marketing (m/f/d)

Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH

Are you ready to lead and inspire in one of the most dynamic therapeutic areas in the pharmaceutical industry?

We are seeking a visionary and strategic senior marketing leader to join Novo Nordisk Switzerland as our Director of Cardiometabolic Marketing. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for our Diabetes and Obesity portfolio driving our brand strategies while shaping our portfolio positioning, and ensuring successful product launches in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

If you excel at translating insights into strategic action, thrive in a cross-functional environment, and have a proven track record of leadership excellence, this is your opportunity to shape the future of Cardiometabolic healthcare in Switzerland and make a meaningful difference for patients.

The position

As our new Director Cardiometabolic Marketing, you will play a critical role in defining and leading execution of strategic marketing initiatives across our cardiometabolic portfolio. You will lead with strategic vision, inspire your team, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive marketing excellence and sustained market leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and refine portfolio and brand strategies to align with market needs and business objectives, ensuring each product’s positioning reflects its unique value.
• Translate strategies into impactful marketing campaigns, collaborating across functions to deliver creative, high-quality initiatives that resonate with customers.
• Plan and execute successful new indication launches, coordinating launch activities and campaigns that drive market adoption and brand growth.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities, providing strategic insights that guide decision-making and keep our brands competitive.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the cardiometabolic marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Long-term extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing and/or related areas, including several years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in developing and executing brand and portfolio strategies, leading successful product launches, and conducting comprehensive market analysis.
• Deep understanding of a local market (preferably Swiss market), with the ability to tailor strategies to local needs.
• Strong strategic vision and leadership skills to align brand initiatives with broader organizational goals and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and foster alignment across commercial, medical, market access, and other teams.
• Fluent in German and English, with the adaptability and strategic agility to navigate a dynamic, fast-changing market environment.

About the department

Novo Nordisk Pharma AG is the Swiss Affiliate, with over 100 employees, dedicated to making a remarkable difference to patients across the country. Located at the Circle, Zurich Airport. The Swiss Affiliate belongs to Region EUCAN (Europe + Canada), which is part of IO (International Operations).

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

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool. The talent acquisition team will reach out to you afterwards.

Deadline

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 3rd August 2025.

Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.