Senior Director, Diabetes Business Unit

Location:

Istanbul – Turkey

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training Sales

Job ID:

130503153

Posted On: 

14 May 2024

Are you a dynamic commercial leader with a strategic vision? Do you have a passion for driving sales and marketing growth in the healthcare industry along with being innovative, agile, bold and ambitious?

We are seeking a Senior Director to join our Diabetes Business Unit in Türkiye. 
This opportunity is a significant career advancement, and we are proud of Novo Nordisk Türkiye’s success in talent management which consistently draws in top-tier professionals. Notably, we have recently promoted two of our Commercial Leaders; one to a role with a regional responsibilities and one to a General Manager role. As such, this role presents a prestigious replacement opportunity within our esteemed organization. 
If you are prepared to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients living with diabetes, we invite you to explore further and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position                                                                                                                                                         

Your primary responsibility includes both the Marketing and Sales of Diabetes within Türkiye.  The purpose of the role is to lead and execute the Diabetes strategy by creating awareness of Novo Nordisk in the market.  

This position will report to the Vice President and General Manager, Türkiye and be an integral member of leadership team.  You will manage a team of 7 directly and lead the sales force of 100.

You will act as a change agent by driving business and sales strategies. Based in dynamic Türkiye, you will have the opportunity to flourish in a fast-paced ever-evolving and transforming environment.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

-Developing and implementing strategic plans to drive sales growth in the diabetes market within an ambiguous environment.
-Leading and overseeing the sales team, providing guidance, motivation, and support to achieve sales targets and personal growth.
-Identifying market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to adapt strategies to the dynamic environment.
-Fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the team to explore new opportunities and drive business growth.
-Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, finance, and operations to ensure alignment and seamless execution of sales strategies and monitoring key performance indicators to track sales performance and make data-driven decisions.
-Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, distributors, and industry partners. Staying updated on industry regulations, healthcare policies, and technological advancements related to diabetes care.
 

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field. An MBA is a plus. You have excellent command over both written and spoken English and Turkish
-Proven experience in sales leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with a focus on diabetes products. Preferably with an understanding of the diabetes market landscape, including market dynamics and driving positioning.
-Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills and demonstrated ability to flourish in ambiguous and challenging market environments.
-Strong business acumen with a track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets with entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Ability to inspire and motivate a sales team to achieve outstanding results.
 

This role requires a dynamic leader with a strategic vision, strong entrepreneurial drive, and exceptional leadership skills to navigate the complexities of the diabetes market and drive business success.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with 100 years of innovation and supervision in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders, rare diseases, and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs over 60,000 people in 80 countries, and markets its products in more than 170 countries.

Diabetes Business Unit is accountable for marketing and sales of products in Diabetes portfolio in line with Novo Nordisk vision and mission to ensure achievement of company goals.
 

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

Deadline   

26-May-2024

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged 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.

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