Senior Project Manager, Obesity Marketing

Novo Nordisk A/S

Aussersihl, Zürich, Schweiz

Veröffentlicht: 10.11.2025

Marketing / PR / Werbung

Vollzeit

Are you ready to shape the future of obesity care on a global stage? As Senior Project Manager, Obesity Marketing, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives - from digital health partnerships to international summits - that redefine how we engage patients, partners, and markets. This is a rare opportunity to drive innovation, visibility, and growth in one of the fastest-evolving areas of healthcare.

Your new role

As a Senior Project Manager for Obesity Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic marketing initiatives that drive innovation, business growth, and patient impact in the field of obesity care. In this high-visibility role, you will lead complex projects – from ESG initiatives and digital health collaborations to international summits – working closely with cross-functional teams, external partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen our leadership in this therapy area and advance our commercial objectives.

Main Responsibilities will include:

Lead a portfolio of strategic marketing projects for the obesity business, ensuring successful planning, execution, delivery, and impact

Plan and execute high-profile internal and external events to foster collaboration, thought leadership, and brand visibility within the obesity field

Gather and analyse market insights, consumer behaviour, and healthcare trends to identify growth opportunities and inform decision-making

Provide strategic guidance and operational support to Regions and Affiliates, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and commercial priorities

Collaborate with internal functions (sales, medical, communications, legal, business development) and external stakeholders (healthcare organisations, associations, private sector partners) to drive project success

Monitor and evaluate key marketing performance metrics, recommending adjustments to maximise ROI and effectiveness

Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards and broader corporate sustainability goals

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and visibility, with decision-making authority across strategic projects, resource allocation, and budget management. It is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven marketing leader who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about shaping the future of obesity care.

Your new department

You will be part of the Medical & Marketing team at Novo Nordisk. This department plays a critical role in driving innovative marketing strategies and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. The position is based in Zurich, where you will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Our team is dedicated to fostering cohesive strategies and bridging efforts between International Operations and Strategic Operations to drive unified outcomes. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe. You possess a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behaviour, and emerging trends in the obesity space. Leverages this knowledge to predict future opportunities and challenges.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a new Senior Project Manager who demonstrates the ability to craft and execute long-term strategies that align with the commercial marketing goals for obesity-related products.

To succeed in this role, you:

Hold an academic degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar

Have at least 5 years’ experience in experience in project management within commercial marketing within the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry

Have a proven track record in managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams

Have a strong understanding of market research, consumer trends, and product lifecycle management

Are fully proficient in English, both written and spoken

It will be seen as an advantage if you have gained experience within the obesity therapeutic area.

On a personal level, you are adept at identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions to overcome obstacles in a competitive and evolving market landscape. You possess exceptional communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas, influence stakeholders, and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate excels in working across diverse teams, including product development, sales, and external agencies, to ensure cohesive and impactful marketing campaigns.