Senior Director, Commercial Business Area South

Senior Director, Commercial Business Area South & West Apply for the Senior Director, Commercial Business Area South & West role at Novo Nordisk. Are you a visionary commercial leader with a strong strategic mindset and the ability to drive impactful initiatives across diverse markets? Do you excel in dynamic, high‑ambition environments where collaboration with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners is key? If you are passionate about shaping commercial strategy, accelerating business performance, and creating long‑lasting impact across Region EUCAN, this could be your next life‑changing opportunity. The role is located in Denmark, Orestad. Apply today and become Novo Nordisk’s Senior Director, Commercial Business Area South & West. Your new role As our new Senior Director, Commercial Business Area South & West, you will play a pivotal role in defining, implementing, and accelerating commercial priorities across the South & West Business Area. You will work closely with the Corporate Vice President and the regional Leadership Team to ensure commercial excellence, strategic alignment and effective execution across markets. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring that insights, analyses and recommendations support data‑driven decision making and sustainable business growth. Your key responsibilities include - Leading and driving strategic commercial projects and initiatives across the South & West Business Area in alignment with the regional strategy. - Preparing and coordinating high‑quality decision materials, presentations and commercial analyses for internal and external meetings on behalf of the SVP and Leadership Team. - Supporting the LT in project management, governance, performance monitoring and business transformation activities. - Designing and driving Leadership Team agendas, ensuring focus, alignment and strong follow‑through on decisions. - Engaging with stakeholders across affiliates and regional functions to understand market needs, opportunities, challenges and capability gaps. - Ensuring consistent implementation of commercial frameworks, standards and business processes across the Business Area. Your new department You will join a high‑performing and ambitious team in the Executive Office, Corporate Affairs, supporting the South & West Business Area within Region EUCAN. The Executive Office works as a strategic "Swiss army knife", accelerating cross‑functional projects, enabling senior leadership excellence and strengthening organisational alignment. We work in close collaboration with Communications, Insights & Analytics and other Corporate Affairs teams to create an environment built on curiosity, innovation and strong collaboration. Your Skills and Qualifications - Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management or a related field. - Bring substantial commercial leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar highly regulated sector; consultancy experience is an advantage. - Demonstrate strong process and project management skills, with the ability to navigate high complexity and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously. - Have experience working in international or cross‑market settings within global, regional or affiliate organisations. - Possess a deep understanding of value chains, competitive landscapes and market dynamics in pharma or similar industries. - Communicate clearly, concisely and convincingly in both written and spoken English. - Demonstrate high business acumen, the ability to simplify complexity and strong stakeholder management skills. As a person, you are structured, proactive and highly trustworthy. You are a strong team player who builds relationships with ease, acts as a catalyst for change and continuously drives improvement across markets and functions. 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—a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results. 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. More information If you would like to hear more about the position, feel free to contact the hiring manager, Blandine Lacroix, blmi@novonordisk.com. Deadline Apply until 30th November 2025. Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr