Commercial Manager, Obesity

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Do you want an opportunity to develop your sales career in a market that is growing rapidly and making a different for patients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our supportive and high performing team as Commercial Manager, driving sales growth and building lasting relationships with our strategic partners. Read on and apply today to make a difference in the fight against obesity!

Your new role

In this role you will support the Associate Commercial Director to drive sales growth across key strategic accounts. You’ll focus on building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including key opinion leaders and online health care companies helping us grow our presence in rapidly growing market.

You will also:

• Lead key account management activities with private providers and strategic partners to maximise growth opportunities by identifying new business opportunities within existing strategic accounts that create value for both Novo Nordisk and its partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Marketing, Medical Affairs, etc.) to align on product positioning and promotional activities.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, assess the competitive landscape, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Prepare regular sales reports and presentations for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and the ABPI Code of Practice.
  
  
  
  

The role requires travel across the UK approximately 2–3 times per week.

Your new department

The role is based in the UK affiliate, within the Private Obesity Business Unit. Our team is dedicated to improving the lives of patients by driving innovation and growth in the private provider and eCommerce landscape. The UK affiliate is a fast-paced and dynamic environment where collaboration and strategic thinking are key to success.

Your Skills & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, and demonstrate the following:

• Solid understanding of B2B2C business models, e-commerce, and the digital health landscape; experience in both FMCG and pharmaceutical environments, preferably within the private obesity sector.
• Data-driven and commercially astute, with strong analytical skills and a focus on delivering measurable value in a consumer-led healthcare market.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, motivated, and adaptable to change.
• IT literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• ABPI qualification (required).
  
  
  
  

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What We Offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. 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.

More information

If you believe you are qualified, and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your CV directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Please apply by November 27th. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to support sales growth and establish relationships with strategic partners in a rapidly expanding market focused on patient care. This position offers an opportunity to develop your sales career as part of a collaborative team. If you are interested, please review the details and consider applying.

Novo Nordisk is 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.