Novo Nordisk

Do you want to play a crucial role in maximizing patient reach and enhancing value in the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area? Do you want to be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation, making a tangible difference in patients' lives every day. If so, you are the Future Pipeline Manager we are looking for to join Novo Nordisk, Japan. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

About the department

You will join the Cardiometabolic Marketing division, future pipeline group at Novo Nordisk. Our department is dedicated to driving the commercial strategy for our cardiometabolic portfolio. We are a collaborative and dynamic team based in Japan, committed to making a difference in the lives of patients. Our work environment is innovative, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The position

As the future pipeline manager, you will support the development of NNPL commercial portfolio strategy (excluding insulin) in the Cardiometabolic therapeutic area, with a focus on maximizing patient reach and enhancing NN's value with senior future pipeline managers and director in the group. You will assist in critical path definition to maximize portfolio value and establish the best indication and positioning for each product (including Wegovy, Semaglutide MASH, and upcoming GLP-1 related products). You will work closely with future pipeline team members (project managers) by contributing to project management work, proactively providing ideas for the discussion, and collaborating across functions for efficient project execution. In addition, you need to collaborate with internal stakeholders to contribute to efficient project management based on project priority, urgency, and stakeholder considerations.

Other key tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the prioritization of NNPL portfolio based on identified whitespace in the Japanese patient population and align with medical needs and current/future pipelines.
• Assist in the analysis of competitors' strategies based on portfolio and pipeline assessments.
• Assist in the understanding of the patient journey and treatment needs based on disease progression and contribute to ensuring a well-balanced role for each product within the entire NNPL Cardio-metabolic portfolio.
• Provide support in considering patent expiration (LoE) to ensure sustainable business.
• Assist in identifying business opportunities for sustainable commercialization through cross-functional collaboration, e.g., Lifecycle Management (LCM) with indication and pricing implications.

Qualification

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Life Sciences, or relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the pharma industry is required with successful track record of: understanding of the product profile, market understanding and business analysis, competitive intelligence and needs based segmentation and business acumen or solid new product launch experience in consulting or research company.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is crucial for seamless interaction with the team and reporting to superiors.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with multiple departments and effective teamwork are essential for success in this role.
• Business level in English and Japanese (minimum N2 level) is required.

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

Kindly upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Until the completion of recruitment.

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.