(Sr.) Medical Specialist/Sales Supervisor Clinic National Sales Manager Medical Representative [...]

Novo Nordisk A/S; Wootton Bridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an exceptional leader to manage the UK Rare Blood Disorders team. This role involves leading strategy, developing teams, and ensuring compliance while driving pre- and post-launch excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, proven leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the NHS landscape. The company offers a hybrid working policy and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

Strong learning and development opportunities

Supportive culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven pharmaceutical experience in sales and marketing within the UK market.
• Experience managing large commercial teams, including field force management.
• Willingness to obtain ABPI certification.
• Deep understanding of the NHS landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Rare Blood Disorders strategy and deliver aligned commercial objectives.
• Develop and inspire the Rare Blood Disorders teams.
• Drive pre- and post-launch excellence.
• Build relationships with KOLs and NHS stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ABPI and business ethics standards.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Business or Marketing

Advanced marketing/business qualification

Job description

Overview

In this high‑impact leadership role, you will lead the UK Rare Blood Disorders strategy and team, co‑owning national commercial plans and driving pre‑ and post‑launch excellence across the portfolio. You will inspire and develop high‑performing teams, build strong cross‑functional and external partnerships, and ensure all activities meet the highest compliance and ethical standards. You will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, oversee budget and performance management, shape UK input into global and regional strategy, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver strong business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK Rare Blood Disorders strategy and deliver aligned commercial, sales and marketing objectives.
• Develop, coach and inspire the Rare Blood Disorders teams, building engagement, capability and succession pipelines.
• Drive pre‑ and post‑launch excellence through market segmentation, modelling, scenario planning and competitor insight.
• Strengthen cross‑functional collaboration and represent UK needs in global and regional strategy discussions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, NHS stakeholders and external partners to enhance patient access.
• Ensure full compliance with ABPI, MHRA, Business Ethics and Novo Nordisk quality standards, acting as second signatory.
• Oversee budgeting, performance monitoring, field force KPIs and reporting of risks, opportunities and mitigation plans.

The role is based at our Gatwick office with a hybrid working policy, and includes occasional travel within the UK and light attendance at European congresses, depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• Commercially and strategically strong leader with proven pharmaceutical experience in sales and marketing within the UK market.
• Track record of leading high‑performing teams, delivering product launches, and driving business results while maintaining the highest compliance and ethical standards.
• Strong strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate complexity in a matrix organisation.
• Deep understanding of the NHS landscape and ability to engage with primary and secondary care stakeholders.
• Analytical rigor and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Degree in Life Sciences, Business or Marketing; advanced marketing/business qualification desirable.
• ABPI certification or willingness to obtain; experience as ABPI marketing second signatory.
• Proven leadership experience managing large, diverse commercial teams, including field force management.
• Strong pharmaceutical product management/marketing experience, including pre‑launch planning, launch execution, and lifecycle management.
• Experience working in an international matrix organisation, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
• Experience in Rare Blood Disorders, hemoglobinopathies, or haemophilia therapeutic areas is highly advantageous.

Company Culture and Benefits

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other – where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to driving change for people living with rare and serious chronic diseases. We seek an exceptional leader to head our UK Rare Blood Disorders team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Rare Disease portfolio.

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

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.