Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with leadership in diabetes
care. The company has leading positions within haemophilia care, growth
hormone therapy and hormone replacement
therapy. Novo Nordisk employs
more than 40,000 employees in 75 countries who strive to make a
difference every day.
Job Title: Country Manager
Novo Nordisk is looking for a Country Manager who will create and
develop business strategy, manage the organization & performance for
Middle Africa’s ‘Nigeria Region’ and will be responsible for
establishing long-lasting relationships with external stakeholders,
authorities and customers. We are looking for a focused and
inspirational leader who understands our key mission of Changing
Diabetes ® .
About the unit
Novo Nordisk Middle Africa was
formed in early 2012. Novo Nordisk has an established presence with
human insulin in Africa and our focus today is to sustain the growth of
the market, ensure access to better quality modern insulin within the
markets and support the communities living with diabetes. The affiliate
covers 49 countries with regional offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and Dakar.
The Country Manager for Nigeria Region is responsible for four
countries: Nigeria & Ghana (manned) and Liberia & Sierra Leone
(unmanned).
The position
As Country
Manager for Nigeria Region, your key responsibilities will be to lead
the development and implementation of ambitious strategies, in
accordance with the overall Middle Africa affiliate objectives, and
drive successful performance of the region. In addition, you will
monitor the local competitive environment to identify business threats
and opportunities and develop and implement business strategies &
plans to address them.
Your responsibility is also to establish
and oversee budgets, plans, policies, and programs that will
effectively implement the business strategies and objectives set
together with the affiliate. Furthermore, you will direct and support
the ongoing development of employees and organization in line with
present and future business needs, thereby ensuring employability and
utilization of the potential of individuals and groups.
Finally, you will establish constructive relationships with external
parties (distributors, authorities, industry, customers and suppliers,
etc.), in order to enhance the corporate image and making Novo Nordisk
the preferred partner.
Qualifications
We
are looking for a candidate with a Graduate university degree in
Pharmacy/Business Administration/Marketing/Finance/Medical Doctor and a
Master in Business (desired).
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