Overview
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Are you an experienced leader with proven ability to drive business results? Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within our leadership team?
We are currently looking for a General Manager for our South America (SAM) cluster, comprising Perú, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela. Our team is composed of passionate and skilled professionals who thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We work collaboratively to achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
The job Reporting to the Head of Business Area South America, Central America & Caribbean (BASAC), based in Panamá, the General Manager SAM will be based in Peru and lead a team of 9 direct reports and more than 35 indirect reports. You will act as the primary representative of Novo Nordisk to external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, pharmacies, hospitals, and public institutions, to promote and sell the organisation products. Innovative initiatives towards change will be key as cross-functional strategies to drive affiliate growth, supported by advanced data analytics to optimize resource allocation and enhance decision-making across sales, marketing, and operations, driving cultural transformation. You will effectively use business assets and human resources in line with the NN Way.
Responsibilities
- Directs the policy and operations of the organisation with the objective of achieving the short- and long-term business objectives, increased profit and / or market share.
- Establishes organisation objectives, policies and programs in line with Novo Nordisk HQ / IO / EM / BASAC, set standards and targets. Analyses economic, social, technical, legal and other data or trends.
- Is responsible for the preparation of consolidated affiliate budgets, required reports and forecasts according to set standards, and present them or recommend their adoption to the business area head.
- Appraises the activities of the organisation according to strategies and objectives and monitors and manage performance.
- Reviews recommendation and reports submitted by subordinate staff.
- Co-ordinates and find synergies across departments increasing performance towards business goals.
- Oversees the development and implementation of all organisation activities to protect the funds invested and the interest of the local affiliate and the parent company.
- Ensures the security and development of assets and resources.
- Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff.
- Leads the management of distributors and pharmacy chains across the countries within scope, ensuring alignment with commercial strategies and operational excellence.
- Ensures achievement of commercial targets across Sales Teams, Regional Medical Advisors, and Field Market Access, through strategic guidance and performance monitoring.
- Oversees the development and execution of medical and marketing strategies tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of each country in the cluster.
- Fosters cross-functional collaboration with Human Resources, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to drive business objectives across the cluster.
- Ensures all activities of the affiliate's activities comply with NN Way, essentials, local acts, legal demands and quality and ethical standards.
- Ensure the unit operates in compliance with Novo Nordisk Quality Management System (QMS) as well as Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance requirements and allocate resources and provide means that allows employees to fulfil their responsibilities.
Qualifications
Relevant university or business school degree combined with executive education (MBA)Minimum 8-10 years in a management position in the pharmaceutical industryExperience in participating in a Management Group for minimum 4 yearsStrong communication skills, including the ability to inspire and influence internal and external stakeholdersEnhanced analytical skills, including the ability to analyse market data, identify trends, and make informed, strategic decisions based on that dataAbility to build, inspire, and motivate teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvementStrategic thinking with the ability to identify and implement a commercial strategy balancing goals and riskResilience and adaptability in ambiguity and changeEntrepreneurial mindset, spotting opportunities and shaping the marketManaging conflict and leveraging diverse perspectivesNegotiation skills to influence and collaborate in the interests of the business, patients, and societyHigh standard of business ethicsFluent in English, written and spokenAbout The Area
The Business Area South America, Central America & Caribbean (BASAC) encompasses 15 diverse countries. Within this expansive region, BASAC operates through 3 key affiliates (Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and 2 clusters Central America & Caribbean (CAC) and South America (SAM).
Deadline
31 October 2025
Working at Novo Nordisk
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