Business Unit Director, Obesity, UAE

If your dream is to help close to 650 million people worldwide by taking part in driving our initiatives in obesity, we have the position of Business Unit Director based in Dubai, UAE which will be of interest to you.

The Position

As the Business Unit Director for Obesity, you will lead the identification, development, and implementation of business opportunities that enable Novo Nordisk to positively impact the lives of people living with obesity in the UAE. This will involve coordinating the implementation of designed strategies for our portfolio and ensuring that all activities in the country comply with local laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

You will also be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Global and Regional teams to develop marketing strategies and campaigns in coordination with Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial Excellence.
• Developing strong networks and promoting the visibility of Novo Nordisk among key prescribing and industry influencers to enhance the corporate image and make Novo Nordisk the preferred partner.
• Educating, motivating, and inspiring the organization about the Obesity strategy, core story, brand positioning, key messages, and clinical evidence of Obesity brands.
• Planning, developing, and implementing the strategy of the Obesity business, focusing on sales and market share expansion, marketing and promotional activities, budget control, and people management.

As a people manager, you will maintain employee engagement through performance management, coaching, and talent development.

• Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business (Marketing, Business Administration, etc.) or Medicine.
• At least 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry, with an understanding of the market landscape and dynamics and driving positioning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous and challenging market environments.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets, alongside an entrepreneurial mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Ability to inspire and motivate your team.
• This role requires a dynamic leader with a judicious vision, a strong entrepreneurial drive, and exceptional leadership skills to navigate the complexities of the obesity area and drive business success.

About the Department

The UAE affiliate is a part of the Business Area Africa, Middle East & CIS Countries (BAMEAC), in Region South East Europe, Middle East & Africa (SEEMEA), and has shown exceptional performance. The UAE affiliate is a dynamic organization aiming to cement Novo Nordisk’s position in the UAE Diabetes, Obesity Market & Rare Diseases.

To achieve our goals, we are looking for a BU Director, who will drive our affiliate across the obesity therapy area. You will report to the Vice President and General Manager of Novo Nordisk UAE with a team of five talented professionals as direct reports and will be part of the UAE Leadership Team.

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

To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying.

Deadline
Apply before 10th December, 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.