Associate Marketing Director

Novo Nordisk; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in the UK is seeking an Associate Marketing Director to shape and execute marketing strategies in the obesity sector. This role involves driving consumer engagement through innovative campaigns and managing a senior marketing team. Ideal candidates should have strong digital marketing experience, a degree in a relevant field, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. Competitive full-time position available.

Benefits

Strong learning and development opportunities

Supportive culture

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Consumer marketing experience, ideally from FMCG retail or digital consumer brands.
• E-commerce savvy with a proven track record in online campaigns.
• Experience in pharma and ABPI certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand positioning and drive demand through B2B strategies.
• Spearhead the promotion and strategic positioning of products.
• Manage, coach, and inspire a talented team of senior marketeers.

Skills

Digital Marketing

B2B Sales

Marketing

Pardot

Marketing Automation

Customer Segmentation

HubSpot

Multichannel Marketing

Market Research

Affiliate Marketing

Social Media Management

Lead Generation

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or Marketing

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Marketing Director Obesity a unique opportunity to shape and influence national health narratives and bring innovation to life in a dynamic and growing therapy area. If you’re a visionary marketer with a passion for patient engagement digital innovation and strategic leadership we want to hear from you!

Your new role

As Associate Marketing Director you will lead a high performing senior team shaping and executing tactical marketing plans helping consumers make informed choices about weight loss and treatment in a rapidly growing market. You’ll lead brand positioning and drive demand through integrated B2B strategies that elevate awareness and engagement.

Furthermore you will :

• Drive high-impact consumer-focused marketing initiatives including large-scale campaigns podcasts and high-end projects that set new industry benchmarks.
• Spearhead the promotion and strategic positioning of products ensuring wide-scale awareness clinical credibility and consumer trust in weight loss solutions.
• Create materials and content that connects with customers including digital content that educates and supports patient seeking weight loss and treatment options.
• Work closely with the Commercial Director to align marketing strategies with sales objectives helping shape commercial terms drive new launches with the aim of making Novo Nordisk the partner of choice in the market.
• Manage coach and inspire a talented team of senior marketeers who know the brand and the business fostering innovation collaboration and high performance.
• Develop and nurture strong partnerships with key e-health providers working with them and supporting their efforts to inform their customers.

Your new department

The role is based in the UK affiliate within the Private Obesity Business Unit. Our team is dedicated to improving the lives of patients by driving innovation and growth in the eCommerce landscape. The UK affiliate is a fast‑paced and dynamic environment where collaboration and strategic thinking are key to success.

Your skills and qualifications

To be successful in the role you will need to :

• Have a degree in Life Sciences Business or Marketing (or equivalent).
• Have consumer marketing experience ideally from FMCG retail or digital consumer brands and understand what makes consumers tick in a B2B2C environment.
• Be e‑Commerce savvy and have a bias for digital with a proven track record in e‑commerce online campaigns and consumer activation.
• Be a strategic Leader having led teams managed big budgets and delivered high‑profile projects that drive business growth and brand awareness.
• Understand how to create compelling marketing materials and content from podcasts to influencer campaigns that resonates with diverse audiences.
• Be commercially astute : You’re comfortable with commercial terms new launches and supporting strategic business objectives.
• Experience in pharma and ABPI certification is desirable as is signatory experience.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk collaboration and innovation drive everything we do. Every day we work to find solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company like no other where mutual respect curiosity and determination make extraordinary results possible.

What we offer

In addition to a unique and supportive culture Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work‑life balance.

More information

To submit your application please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Apply by 27th November

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Digital Marketing
• B2B Sales
• Marketing
• Pardot
• Marketing Automation
• Customer Segmentation
• HubSpot
• Multichannel Marketing
• Market Research
• Affiliate Marketing
• Social Media Management
• Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1