Commercial Business Unit Director

Novo Nordisk

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Commercial Business Unit DirectorCommercial Business Unit Cardiometabolism and Emerging Therapies- IrelandAre you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Do you have a history of success in commercial strategy and a desire to make a difference to patients’ lives? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk Ireland as our new Commercial Business Unit Director. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our commercial business across our main therapeutic areas. If you want to join the “Affiliate of the Year 2024” and a recognised Great Place to Work, read on and apply today!As the Commercial Business Unit Director, you will:
  • Develop and execute commercial strategies, by defining and implementing holistic commercial strategies that achieve business objectives and drive growth. You will align commercial plans with broader organizational goals and market opportunities and oversee the strategic development of the market and the cardiometabolic and emerging therapies product portfolio.
  • Manage P&L planning and execution: Oversee the development of budgets approval and execution of relevant business cases that maximize business opportunities and drive sustained commercial performance.
  • Oversee multiple commercial sub functions: Provide leadership across multiple commercial sub-functions, including business development, field sales, marketing and brand management.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and adherence to company values, and build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead product launches and brand development: Plan and execute product launches to maximise market impact through an omnichannel approach.
  • Drive Business Development and Strategic Partnerships: Lead the development and execution of innovative approaches to penetrate new markets and customer segments.
Your new departmentThe Commercial Business Unit Director is a key strategic role within Novo Nordisk Ireland, reporting to the General Manager. Serving as an integral part of the country Leadership Team, you will join a dynamic and collaborative organisation devoted to transforming the lives of patients. Based in Dublin, Ireland, you will work in a fast-paced and innovative environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.Your skills & qualificationsOur next Commercial Business Unit Director will enjoy working in a high-paced, dynamic environment and will bring with them:
  • Over 10 years of progressive experience in commercial leadership roles, including strategic brand building, product launches, pharmaceutical sales, omnichannel engagement and stakeholder/KOL management.
  • A proven track record of leading multifunctional teams and delivering impactful business results
  • A solid understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain and experience managing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills and a strategic mindset with the ability to translate insights into viable plans.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to inspire and develop a high-performing team
  • A master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field.
Working at Novo NordiskEvery 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. Here in Ireland, Novo Nordisk is recognised as a Great Place to Work finishing in the top 10 for 2025 and winning an award for being one of the best organisations for health and wellbeing. Read more here:What we offerThe Commercial Business Unit Director is a crucial role in Novo Nordisk Ireland for driving revenue, brand management and leadership of a strong talented team that will focus on the commercial development and planning of pipeline assets. The successful candidate for this position will serve as a key advocate for driving change that will address unmet patient needs and manage market readiness to ensure successful product launches.More informationFor further information or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers.Deadline12-9-2025Until the completion of recruitment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position may be closed early, with the standard time frame of 2 weeks. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Internal candidates are requested to inform their line manager when 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.

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