Brand Manager

Do you have a passion for marketing? Or do you wish to gain some hands-on experience in marketing?

Would you like to apply your passion to develop commercial strategy and tactics, turning Novo Nordisk science into value for our customers?

Would you want to gain experience in key strategic projects within the diabetes portfolio; Rybelsus® and our insulin brands?

If so, then seize the opportunity and apply to become our Brand Manager!

The position

As our Brand Manager, you will:

• Support the localisation of global materials and the development of brand campaigns, including HCP digital content, medical education, patient programmes, and events such as internal and external meetings or congresses.
• Monitor market dynamics and product performance to provide actionable insights and recommendations that support the brand’s strategic development.
• Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to produce timely, compliant marketing materials aligned with brand strategy and positioning, including agency management and market testing.
• Work closely with field teams to ensure marketing plans are effectively implemented in the local healthcare environment and help strengthen organisational knowledge of the diabetes market.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of impactful Novo Nordisk conferences and workshops, support internal training sessions, and ensure compliance with ABPI and internal policies.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should thrive in a fast-paced, outcome driven environment, working on multiple, complex projects where your well-honed time management, cross-functional collaboration, excellent communication and prioritisation skills will be put to good use!

This is an office-based role, at our head office in Gatwick, West Sussex. However, you must hold a valid driving license and be flexible and willing to travel within the UK and Europe as required.

Additionally, you should have:

• A Life Sciences, Business or Marketing degree, or equivalent.
• Up to 2 years’ experience in a marketing role.
• At least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical field sales/customer facing roles.
• Recent experience of UK primary and/or secondary care markets.
• Ability to operate, communicate and influence at multiple levels.
• ABPI certification and current understanding of the ABPI code of conduct requirements for all promotional and non-promotional materials and programs - advantage.
• Experience in pharmaceutical product management/marketing role (POMs) – advantage.
• Fluency in English, Verbal and Written.

About the Department

The Marketing department is made up of experts across the field team and office team. The team is responsible for generating and utilising customer and patient insights and driving the development of our commercial strategies for our existing product portfolio, as well as creating opportunity for new product launches.

We work to define the strategic potential of pipeline products, developing and executing comprehensive pre-launch and launch plans to secure our success, improve patient outcomes and maintain and grow our product portfolio. The department is often the first to launch new products’ campaigns globally or regionally within Europe and has a proven track record in successful campaign launches. 

Working in a high paced competitive environment, the marketing team is responsible for campaign planning, development and execution, roadmap planning and management as well as market research techniques.

We are focused on continuous improvement and are tenacious and innovative in achievement of our goal of business growth.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first.

We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best

Deadline

Apply before 1st May 2025

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis therefore do not hesitate to apply if interested.

Contact

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Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to Todd, utpc@novonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

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.