Job Description

If you are passionate about leading business and market development initiatives and driving transformative partnerships, this Marketing Manager- Key Accounts, Obesity role offers an exciting opportunity to join a leading Diabetes care multinational pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients’ lives.

Location – Bangalore

Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd.

Your New Role

Research indicates that weight stigma and discrimination are significant barriers to accessing appropriate care for individuals living with obesity. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to addressing this issue. As Marketing Manager- Key Accounts, Obesity, you will play a pivotal role in advancing innovative strategies and setting new standards, positively impacting the lives of 240 million people affected by obesity in India. In this position, you will scope, plan, execute, and evaluate initiatives related to Obesity therapy and brand partnerships (B2B/B2C) to support the growth of the Obesity market in India.

You will be responsible to:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for obesity therapy and brand initiatives, including opportunity mapping, objective setting, key account management, and activity coordination. Monitor KPIs, proactively address risks, and oversee budgets to ensure successful project execution.
• Strategic Planning and Brand Development: Formulate and execute comprehensive strategic plans for brands or therapies, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and leading initiatives to shape the obesity therapy landscape.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and sustain effective relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and internal stakeholders to gather insights, build advocacy, and enhance Novo Nordisk’s presence within obesity clinics.
• Business Development and Partnership Management: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, foster innovative solutions, initiate and develop partnerships in both private and corporate environments, and manage negotiations and agreement lifecycles in line with Novo Nordisk’s value proposition.
• Care Support and Optimization: Lead projects supporting healthcare professionals in the development of quality obesity clinics, expand best practice models, and collaborate with marketing, market access, and medical teams to elevate care delivery and support services.

About the department

Over 240 million people in India have obesity, but under 1% receive medical treatment due to stigma and discrimination. Novo Nordisk is working to reduce stigma, share knowledge, and connect people to resources. As Marketing Manager- Key Accounts, Obesity, you'll report to the Senior Marketing Manager and help drive awareness and access to obesity treatment across India with Novo Nordisk India. Join us to build a meaningful career and make an impact.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Management (MBA) from a reputed institution with Science / Pharma graduation
• 5–7 years of marketing experience in multinational pharmaceutical or FMCG companies, with strong ability to plan and run complex, multi‑channel campaigns.
• Having previous experience with weight loss programmes, eCommerce projects, or digital therapeutics helps achieve strategic goals in obesity treatment and encourages the creation of new methods.
• Expertise in creating business cases, pitch documents, and value creation presentations for strategic decisions.

• Proven market development experience, including partnership building, contracting, and managing pharmacy and e-health channels.
• Familiarity with launching new drug classes and leading innovative product introductions.
• Strong key account management skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships; position based in Bangalore with 30%-40% travel across India.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

What We Offer

This high impact role will allow you to directly contribute to the achievement of strategic goals within a genuinely multicultural, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment. You will experience a steep learning curve that offers ample opportunities for both professional and personal development. If you are an ambitious individual with a passion for making an impact in the diabetes market, we encourage you to apply for the Product Manager II position in the insulin marketing team at Novo Nordisk India Affiliate.

Deadline

Apply before 19 January 2026.Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

We 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.