Associate Director Commercial Execution (remote)
Novo Nordisk, Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States
About The Department
The Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk’s robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team, you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision, business strategies, and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team, and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.
At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position The position is responsible for managing and driving execution of NNI business and Marketing brand strategies, as well as organizational priorities and company initiatives within the Commercial Field Area. Will work with brand teams and have point/lead responsibility for therapeutic Franchises enabling execution of Franchise strategies to drive sales performance in a given field Area. Responsible for Area efficiency and alignment with the brand strategies and National plans. Enables the coordination and management of the business planning process and output, analyses data and identifies key themes and trends that cut across regions. Enables execution to capitalize on opportunities that drive field sales performance in a given Area.
Relationships The position reports to the Director, Commercial Execution. Partners heavily with VP Area Commercial Lead, Region Business Directors, MAPA, and respective peers within the Execution and Operations on identifying synergies within markets. This person will work closely with all levels of the business in regards to business planning, understanding analytics, translating marketing strategy into local field action and ensuring the execution of marketing and company strategy. High level of interaction with home office functions responsible for processes, tools and systems that enable the field.
Essential Functions
Field Execution
Has point/lead responsibility of therapeutic franchise and works with brand teams to understand brand priorities, translate marketing strategies into field action and drive execution in local markets to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Ensures activities are coordinated and local strategic approaches are aligned to Area commercial plan
Partners and aligns on area approaches to maximize potential of Area, Region, District and Territory activities and opportunities to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Ensures the sales force is effectively executing the strategic and tactical elements of the marketing plan
Conduct field travel including field rides with representatives, attending peer-to-peer interface programs, customer dinners and sales meetings
Analyzes Area budgets and make recommendations on changes in line with plan objectives
Ensure Area initiatives align to National plans
Coordinates and manages regional implementation of key marketing tactics (i.e. Interface); ensuring targeting is optimal
Enables sample optimization/allocation and tracking through rebalancing allocations within the regions as needed
Uncovers local market opportunities and works with brands and internal stakeholders to coordinate appropriate execution to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Partners with the brand team to share key insights around execution strategies from respective area
Assist in coordination with Learning and Development to best support area development needs
Communication
Ensures cascade of area information throughout the respective regions
Provides two-way communication between field and home office functions
Serves as the liaison for communications between field and Marketing teams
Field Intelligence
Applies a field lens and draws insights from reports generated by Commercial Effectiveness and/or field intelligence for trends and accuracy
Filters information from the field to respective Director to ensure field intelligence is applied to plans, resources, tools and technology
Local Market Execution
Provides local market pull through of programs, processes and tools, and coaching to local leadership
Coordinates the implementation and execution of local market plans
Ensures optimal resource utilization and ROI for key strategies aligned with the Customer Focused Model
Identifies local market needs throughout the area and partners with the Sales Execution team to filter and address
Physical Requirements 75-90% overnight travel required. Candidate residing in eastern time zone IEST) is preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
Requires 10 years of sales or commercial operational experience in pharmaceuticals and/or related healthcare
Successful track record of managing teams preferred
Channel experience preferred
Portfolio selling approaches preferred
Ability to operationalize marketing tools and resources to drive business results
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize
Strong level of analytics and insight generation required
Strategic planning experience preferred
Strong strategic and business analysis skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills critical
The base compensation range for this position is $148,290 to $259,510. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
The job posting is anticipated to close on 2/5/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position The position is responsible for managing and driving execution of NNI business and Marketing brand strategies, as well as organizational priorities and company initiatives within the Commercial Field Area. Will work with brand teams and have point/lead responsibility for therapeutic Franchises enabling execution of Franchise strategies to drive sales performance in a given field Area. Responsible for Area efficiency and alignment with the brand strategies and National plans. Enables the coordination and management of the business planning process and output, analyses data and identifies key themes and trends that cut across regions. Enables execution to capitalize on opportunities that drive field sales performance in a given Area.
Relationships The position reports to the Director, Commercial Execution. Partners heavily with VP Area Commercial Lead, Region Business Directors, MAPA, and respective peers within the Execution and Operations on identifying synergies within markets. This person will work closely with all levels of the business in regards to business planning, understanding analytics, translating marketing strategy into local field action and ensuring the execution of marketing and company strategy. High level of interaction with home office functions responsible for processes, tools and systems that enable the field.
Essential Functions
Field Execution
Has point/lead responsibility of therapeutic franchise and works with brand teams to understand brand priorities, translate marketing strategies into field action and drive execution in local markets to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Ensures activities are coordinated and local strategic approaches are aligned to Area commercial plan
Partners and aligns on area approaches to maximize potential of Area, Region, District and Territory activities and opportunities to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Ensures the sales force is effectively executing the strategic and tactical elements of the marketing plan
Conduct field travel including field rides with representatives, attending peer-to-peer interface programs, customer dinners and sales meetings
Analyzes Area budgets and make recommendations on changes in line with plan objectives
Ensure Area initiatives align to National plans
Coordinates and manages regional implementation of key marketing tactics (i.e. Interface); ensuring targeting is optimal
Enables sample optimization/allocation and tracking through rebalancing allocations within the regions as needed
Uncovers local market opportunities and works with brands and internal stakeholders to coordinate appropriate execution to accelerate field sales performance in a given Area
Partners with the brand team to share key insights around execution strategies from respective area
Assist in coordination with Learning and Development to best support area development needs
Communication
Ensures cascade of area information throughout the respective regions
Provides two-way communication between field and home office functions
Serves as the liaison for communications between field and Marketing teams
Field Intelligence
Applies a field lens and draws insights from reports generated by Commercial Effectiveness and/or field intelligence for trends and accuracy
Filters information from the field to respective Director to ensure field intelligence is applied to plans, resources, tools and technology
Local Market Execution
Provides local market pull through of programs, processes and tools, and coaching to local leadership
Coordinates the implementation and execution of local market plans
Ensures optimal resource utilization and ROI for key strategies aligned with the Customer Focused Model
Identifies local market needs throughout the area and partners with the Sales Execution team to filter and address
Physical Requirements 75-90% overnight travel required. Candidate residing in eastern time zone IEST) is preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
Requires 10 years of sales or commercial operational experience in pharmaceuticals and/or related healthcare
Successful track record of managing teams preferred
Channel experience preferred
Portfolio selling approaches preferred
Ability to operationalize marketing tools and resources to drive business results
Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize
Strong level of analytics and insight generation required
Strategic planning experience preferred
Strong strategic and business analysis skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills critical
The base compensation range for this position is $148,290 to $259,510. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.
The job posting is anticipated to close on 2/5/2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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