Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with rare blood disorders? Do you have the expertise to lead and develop impactful marketing strategies? If so, we invite you to join our team as the Director of Rare Blood Disorders (RBD) Marketing. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
 

About the department
The Rare Disease (RareD) Marketing Department at Novo Nordisk Japan is focused on making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases. Our team collaborates closely with global and international operations to drive impactful brand strategies. We foster a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere where innovation and collaboration are key to our success. The role will report directly to Senior Director, Head of RareD Marketing.

 

The position
The Director, RBD Marketing is a key role within RareD Marketing, providing therapeutic area leadership for hemophilia. This role is in charge of developing the brand strategy to achieve financial goals and will collaborate effectively with Sales, Medical, Commercial Excellence, and other relevant internal functions for insight generation, as well as the tactical execution of brand plans. Additionally, coaching and developing marketing managers as direct reports.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serve as a cross-functional leader responsible for achieving strategic and financial goals for the therapeutic area (TA), understanding market trends, monitoring brand performance, uncovering key drivers and barriers, and developing deep customer insights to anticipate market evolution and inform Novo Nordisk Japan’s (NNPL) strategy. Partner with internal teams to identify key opportunities, adapt global strategies to local needs, and align the organization to achieve both strategic and brand objectives. Lead tactical marketing execution, peer-to-peer programs, and sales team alignment to ensure impactful brand positioning, messaging, and resource optimization. Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across NNPL, Global, and International Operations to share insights, best practices, and drive collaboration, while fostering relationships with external stakeholders such as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professional (HCP) associations. Coach team members to achieve annual goals, foster their long-term development, and collaborate on talent management and succession planning.

 

Qualifications

At least 10 years of progressive commercial experience in the pharmaceutical industry Previous direct people management and/or indirect team leadership experience Experience as a brand leader for in-line product(s) in rare disease and/or specialty care End-to-end expertise in marketing from strategy development to tactical execution Experience leading and/or supporting a successful product launch in the rare disease space, and experience in field sales and additional commercial roles (e.g., training, sales planning, etc.) Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or other relevant fields. Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA). Fluency in Japanese, proficiency in English.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.
 
Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
 
Deadline

Until the completion of recruitment.
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply 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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