Associate Director for Marketing and Business Development

Associate Director for Marketing and Business Development Category: Commercial Marketing Location: Manila, National Capital Region, PH Shape the future of healthcare in the Philippines, where strategic marketing leadership meets meaningful patient impact. Your new role As Associate Director, Head of Marketing and Business Development (Marketing & BD), you'll lead the strategic vision for Novo Nordisk Philippines' marketing and BD function. This is a pivotal role where you'll translate global ambition into local impact, building insight‑driven strategies that strengthen brand performance and drive commercial growth across our portfolio. You will also orchestrate partnerships with e‑health, online partners, adopting consumer‑driven commercial mindset to drive performance in both obesity and diabetes markets. Your responsibilities will include: Commercial Marketing Develop a mid to long-term go-to-market transformation with strong emphasis on portfolio marketing strategy, life cycle management, activate campaigns, and provide strong guidance for marketing and sales execution, while working according to business ethical procedures, local law, NNWay, and NN policies and guidelines Leads the development, implementation and evolution of mid to long marketing strategies to drive sales growth, market share and brand awareness Possesses an in-depth understanding of channel-specific dynamics (e.g hospital, retail, e-commerce, public, private etc.) as well as current and future market landscape and develops strong pre‑launch and launch plans to ensure high launch readiness and accelerated uptake Deploys lifecycle management strategies to anticipate and navigate loss of exclusivity (LOE) to optimize brand performance throughout the product lifecycle Partners with external agencies and organizations (e.g telemedicine, SEM, CEO, social media) to drive customer value and commercial outcomes Input to the mid-term sales forecast process based on solid market insights and assumptions. Anticipates financial opportunities and risks, and utilizes scenario planning and contingency planning to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities Proactively adjusts investments and reallocates resources to meet changing product/market circumstances to maximize financial performance of the brand(s)/portfolio Business Development Explore and identify business opportunities in eHealth, patient‑journey simplification, and consumer‑driven ecosystems across Obesity and other disease areas. Evaluate and shape potential business models, sales channels, and pricing strategies tailored to Obesity and diabetes and propose new business models and business sustainable source of business. Scout, identify, and assess potential partners to address unmet needs across the end-to-end patient journey, with a focus on innovative solutions. Conduct due diligence on partnership opportunities, including financial viability and strategic alignment; develop and provide detailed partnership evaluations and recommendations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives; lead partnership negotiations and establish agreements aligned to business goals and patient needs. Monitor and manage partnership performance to ensure delivery outcomes and maximize impact; build and nurture relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and maximize impact. Market Access & Communications Set strategies for Market Access which includes public affairs in Diabetes and Obesity areas. Oversee and take ultimate responsibility for the execution of planned activities, reaching milestones and measurement of outcome. Responsible for setting the internal and external communication strategy aligned with affiliates strategy and priorities. Leadership and developing the team Coach and guide the team development. Your new department The Marketing & BD team at Novo Nordisk Philippines is at the heart of the business—where global ambition is translated into meaningful local impact. We partner closely with Sales, Medical and cross‑functional teams to shape customer‑focused strategies, strengthen brand performance, and deliver seamless, compliant engagement across the healthcare ecosystem. As we build more insight‑led, omnichannel and digitally enabled capabilities, we support disease awareness and help enable appropriate access to our treatments—playing a key role in driving growth and building a future‑ready commercial organization. Your skills & qualifications We're looking for an experienced marketing and business leader who thrives in dynamic, complex environments and is passionate about driving lasting change in healthcare. Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or equivalent subjects would be considered as relevant. Minimum 15 years of experience in marketing within global pharmaceutical companies, with a proven track record of driving commercial success; strong commercial and financial acumen, with ability to develop compelling business cases and manage P&L accountability is expected. Minimum 3-5 years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to build and develop high‑performing teams. Experience in portfolio management and working across diverse HCP specialties is important, experience in both Rx and OTC markets is an advantage. Experience in Philippines pharmaceutical market or similar market archetypes is an advantage. Proven experience in digital e-health partnerships and handling external communication and corporate reputation will be added advantages. Excellent English proficiency, both written and spoken and the strategic mindset with ability to balance long‑term vision with short‑term execution. 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 Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. As a leader in our Philippines organization, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in the market while growing your career in a company that's experiencing remarkable transformation. 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