About the department

Marketing Department is to develop and execute strategies for the overall market in region China to enable company for strong performance. We prepare for early assets in new product planning and for launch of exciting new products. We manage the lifecycle system of portfolio and provide market shaping activities to improve diagnosis and treatment of patients, while support activities like business insights and commercial excellence.

About position

Build Novo Nordisk China consumer brands and integrated consumer campaigns, acting as the enterprise Center of Excellence for dynamic, FMCG-like consumer engagement across social media, eCommerce, private and retail platforms. Own the end-to-end consumer demand-generation agenda, including consumer and competitive insights, brand identity and positioning, full-funnel journeys, DOL strategy and the soME brand, while setting clear strategy, standards and assets for channel deployment. Partner with ECD, which owns eCommerce key accounts and channel execution, to translate consumer strategy into measurable acquisition, conversion, retention, brand equity and business outcomes.

The requirements

Bachelor degree or above in Marketing, Business, Consumer Science, Communications, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics or a related discipline. MBA preferred.
12+ years in consumer brand marketing, integrated campaigns, digital/social engagement, consumer insights or related fields, including significant leadership experience. Demonstrated experience building consumer brands and campaigns, preferably across FMCG/consumer health and regulated healthcare. Experience in DOL/influencer strategy, alliance or second-brand management, end-to-end consumer journeys, agency leadership and cross-functional transformation.
Strategic Thinking, ability to translate consumer insights, market trends, and business priorities into long-term growth strategies and actionable plans.
Consumer-Centric Mindset, strong ability to understand consumer needs and champion consumer value creation across the entire consumer journey.
Influencing & Stakeholder Management, ability to align diverse stakeholders, build consensus, and drive enterprise-wide decisions without direct authority.
Commercial Acumen, strong understanding of business drivers, growth levers, investment priorities, and ROI-based decision-making.
Leadership & Team Development, ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Change & Transformation Leadership, ability to lead organizational change, challenge conventional thinking, and accelerate consumer-centric transformation.
Innovation & Growth Mindset, demonstrates curiosity, agility, and openness to new technologies, business models, and consumer engagement approaches.
Data-Driven Decision Making, ability to leverage data, analytics, and consumer intelligence to make informed decisions and optimize business outcomes.
Collaboration & Enterprise Agility, ability to work effectively across functions, navigate complexity, and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
Resilience & Execution Excellence, ability to perform under ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver business outcomes through effective execution.

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 preventing 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.

Director, Consumer Engagement