District Manager I

About The Department
The Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk's robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team, you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision, business strategies, and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team, and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.

At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We are looking for individuals who want to do the same. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position
Influential first-line People Leader within a Region, with District Business Manager responsibility. Effectively and successfully grows and develops the people and the business, while consistently executing strategy and delivering exceptional results. Future-looking leader with superior ability to lead through change and live the Novo Nordisk Way.

Relationships
Reports to the Regional Business Director. Manages a district sales force and has direct supervisory responsibility for field sales representatives who sell across the entire Cardiometabolic (CM) Sales portfolio. Works closely with the Regional Business Director, peer managers, and cross-functional internal stakeholders. External relationships include health care professionals, key opinion leaders, key accounts, and associations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to interpret and analyze data, generate insights and develop a business plan across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs)
• Develops and oversees key customer relationships and advocacy
• Responsible for developing innovative solutions
• Develop and implement sales strategies that align with the integrated account team's goals, leveraging an in-depth understanding of the health system's structure, services, and patient population to drive sales success within the integrated healthcare environment
• Communicates a compelling purpose and vision with passion and urgency
• Coaches on high-impact behaviors to drive the sustainability of the business
• Executes plans around market trends and competitive dynamics
• Consistently drives exceptional results
• Coaches representatives to perform against sales objectives
• Employs an Account Mindset approach to navigate customers/accounts
• Monitors performance against cross-functional strategic account plans
• Collaborates with key cross-functional stakeholders within the integrated account teams
• Facilitates cooperation and congruence of programs and initiatives
• An influential people leader and role model
• Attracts, develops, and coaches diverse, high-performing teams
• Coaches representatives to maximize impact through the EDGE selling model
• Sets high standards and develops team, building competencies and managing performance appropriately
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of top talent
• Responsible for adhering to and operating within regional budgets
• Monitors adherence to all Company policies and procedures

Physical Requirements
Driver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records. Required Travel: 0-25%

Development Of People
Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree and/or PharmD required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive pharmaceutical/healthcare sales experience required
• Previous people management experiene preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business and build strategies that reflect marketplace trends and customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong and lasting relationships with specialty customers and key opinion leaders
• Must maintain a valid driver's license

This Position Is Part Of a Job Family. Title And Level Within The Job Family Are Evaluated Based On a Number Of Factors, Such As Years Of Experience, Scope Of Work, Proficiency, And Business Need. Candidates Will Be Assessed For The Most Appropriate Title And Level Within The Job Family During The Recruitment Process. The Base Range Of Pay For Each Title In This Job Family Are As Follows

This position is part of a job family. Title and level within the job family are evaluated based on a number of factors, such as years of experience, scope of work, proficiency, and business need. Candidates will be assessed for the most appropriate title and level within the job family during the recruitment process. The base range of pay for each title in this job family are as follows:

DBM I - $159,000 to $194,000

DBM II - $173,000 to $211,000

Sr. DBM - $203,000 to $249,000

In addition, this position is eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

"Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process."
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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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