Business Strategy and Innovation Manager

Are you a visionary marketer with a passion for shaping the future of healthcare? Do you have the expertise to craft impactful strategies that empower patients and drive innovation? If so, we invite you to join us as our new Business Strategy and Innovation Manager. Read on and apply today!The PositionAs a Business Strategy and Innovation Manager, you will: Develop and lead marketing strategies for prescription drugs addressing diabetes and obesity. Design and execute scientific communication plans targeting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and Patient engagement and activation campaigns. Analyse consumer behaviour in health-related decision-making to craft patient-centric strategies.

Drive initiatives in unique market segments where patients pay out-of-pocket for therapies, activating and empowering them to seek treatment. Stay ahead of emerging trends, such as virtual medicine, private health centres, and innovations in obesity treatment pathways. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic goals. QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related fields (MBA preferred). Experience working with obesity-related therapies, chronic disease management, or wellness pharmaceuticals is a plus. A minimum of 8–10 years of strategic marketing experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare (prescription drugs, consumer health, or DTC marketing experience preferred).

Proven track record in Disease awareness campaigns or DTC marketing with a focus on activating consumer engagement and driving conversions outside traditional insurance models. Exceptional ability to develop compelling patient-focused marketing narratives for prescription therapies, considering behaviours, trends, and motivations. Expertise in digital marketing, analytics, and innovative platforms to engage patients directly. Experience with managing people. Strong strategic thinking and execution skills with experience navigating both traditional and non-traditional care pathways. Strategic thinker passionate about healthcare innovation. Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities. Hands-on approach to campaign development and execution. Analytically driven with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Excellent communication and presentation skills. About The DepartmentThis position is based in Bratislava, Slovakia, where you will be part of our Business Development & Strategy team within the Slovakia commercial affiliate. Our affiliate consists of approximately 50 dedicated professionals working together to make a difference in patients' lives. The atmosphere is collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on innovation and strategic growth. Bratislava offers a vibrant and culturally rich environment, providing an excellent backdrop for both professional and personal development. Working at Novo NordiskWe 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 energise 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 To submit your application, please upload your CV.

Deadline Apply before July, Friday 25th 2025We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In 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.