Are you ready to lead where innovation meets purpose? At Novo Nordisk, we're launching bold initiatives in rare diseases—and we need a strategic, hands-on marketer to drive them forward. With multiple launches on the horizon and a dynamic portfolio at your fingertips, this is your chance to help shape the future of care. Read on and apply to be part of something meaningful!
The role
We are hiring a Portfolio Manager – Rare Diseases to lead the strategy and promotion of Novo Nordisk’s rare disease portfolio in Belgium. This newly created position combines portfolio ownership, product launch readiness, and strategic brand leadership – all in one of our most dynamic therapeutic areas. Reporting directly to the BU Director, this is a hands-on role offering long-term development potential. Top responsibilities:
Develop and execute brand strategies for both established products and upcoming rare disease launches. Lead the creation and rollout of marketing campaigns aligned with sales force and medical teams. Engage with healthcare professionals and KOLs to gather insights and guide portfolio decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Public Affairs, Medical, Sales, and Regulatory to drive execution. Own forecasting and budget management for the full portfolio, ensuring financial impact and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing, ideally with product launch exposure. Experience in rare diseases is a strong plus – but transferable therapeutic area expertise is welcomed. Fluent in English and French; Dutch is a strong asset for full market engagement. A proactive, hands-on professional who takes ownership and thrives in an autonomous role. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a strategic, growth-oriented mindset with leadership potential.
About the Department
You will join our Rare Disease Department composed of 2 people and will report to our BU Director. You will liaise with relevant stakeholders (e.g brand team, Medical department) in the affiliate and business area, region, headquarter and act as local point of contact for related activities. The Novo Nordisk BeLux affiliate is on a healthy growth path with exciting opportunities in different departments.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company owned by a foundation, has been present in France for 60 years. Novo Nordisk focuses its efforts on diabetes, hemophilia, growth disorders, and obesity. As a global leader in diabetes treatment for nearly 100 years, Novo Nordisk currently produces 50% of the world's insulin. Novo Nordisk's R&D is diversifying to cover the broader field of cardiometabolic diseases. Novo Nordisk employs over 70,000 people in 80 subsidiaries worldwide, and its products are marketed in 169 countries. 43,500 patients are included in clinical studies conducted worldwide.
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Contact
If you wish to apply, please send your application via our job posting.
Application Deadline
To apply, please submit your application online by 28/08/25.
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