District Manager

We are recruiting a new District Manager with a strong desire to improve the quality of people’s lives!

Do you have a personal dedication to helping people living with diabetes and obesity, and have in-depth knowledge within these therapy areas? Or do you have experience from the pharmaceutical industry within related therapy areas and a solid commercial track record? Then this might be your defining moment. Apply now to join the Novo Nordisk Norway Primary Care team.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk is a globally leading healthcare company, and our mission is to help people living with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Today, more than 300.000 people in Norway live with diabetes and the number is increasing for each year. Therefore our contribution is more important than ever.

We are looking for a field-based District Manager based in the South of Norway, to mainly cover Sørlandet in various defined geographical districts.

As District Manager you will report directly to our Senior Sales Director and be part of our competent and dedicated Primary Care team. The team is responsible for developing the diabetes and obesity market in Norway and driving both diabetes and obesity portfolio strategy towards primary care, together with the broader cross-functional team, including key account managers, medical affairs, market access, and public affairs.

The Position

As the leader of your territory, you will play a key role in representing Novo Nordisk and being the preferred partner within diabetes and obesity. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan for your geographical area and achieving targets through implementation of marketing strategies aimed at effectively promoting Novo Nordisk services and products to health care practitioners (HCPs).

The role will require you to take an entrepreneurial approach and you will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy. You must demonstrate a high level of understanding of customer needs, anticipate and adapt action plans to maximize opportunities, and address challenges, excelling in making things happen through diligent and timely follow-up. You will work across different external stakeholders including, but not limited to GPs, nurses, and key opinion leaders, The position is field based and requires extensive business traveling.

Qualifications:

• You hold as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in science (e.g. nursing), and/or have broad experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of exceptional commercial acumen and selling skills
• You have good digital skills in digital solutions, CMR systems, and MS Office programs
• You have excellent Norwegian and English language skills in both written and spoken
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel

As a person:

• You are curious and empathetic by nature and have strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build lasting relations and partnerships with key stakeholders
• You have a strong personal dedication, as well as being a strong communicator and influencer
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset, with a can-do attitude and a strong drive for achieving results
• You are proactive and a “self-starter”, with the ability to evaluate options and make decisions on your own with minimal supervision
• You have a focus on being one team and have an “all hands on deck” mentality
• You have analytical skills and the structure and strategic mindset to be able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously
• You are a quick learner and can communicate scientific information effectively

Working at Novo Nordisk

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 the communities we operate in.

Field teams in Novo Nordisk are frontline obsessed. Whether meeting people in person or communicating virtually, we always have the energy and enthusiasm to meet them with the right solutions, at the right time. Above this, you’ll be supported by a company with a nearly 100-year history as a global leader in diabetes and an innovative product pipeline. Apply now for a life-changing career.

Contact

If you have questions, feel free to contact Kent Sundal, Senior Director of Sales Norway (+47 480 49 116).

Deadline

12th of October 2022

We ask you to submit your CV and motivational letter in English. Please, also consider that the Talent Acquisition team starts to review and engage with suitable candidates on a regular basis before the deadline. We invite you to don’t hesitate and apply very soon!

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.