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RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a visionary and consumer-driven Marketing Leader to lead our Obesity and Diabetes portfolio. This role is central to shape and execute a bold, integrated brand & customer strategy that aligns internal teams and delivers a seamless, high-impact experience for customers and consumers alike.

You will serve as a strategic leader, driving cross-functional collaboration across medical, digital, B2B, primary care, communications, sales and consumer engagement teams to ensure all efforts are seamlessly integrated into a unified brand strategy that accelerates portfolio growth and market leadership. With full ownership of commercialization, you will harness innovation and PESO (Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned) media strategies to activate and engage a diverse consumer base. You will inspire Brand and OCE Managers and the National Therapeutic Advisor to challenge convention, lead with purpose, and deliver bold, differentiated measurable outcomes. Central to your role is the coaching and development of a highly engaged, high-performing marketing team—cultivating a culture of excellence, experimentation, and continuous growth. Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding a consumer-first mindset, aligning internal teams around core priorities, and delivering a seamless, impactful brand experience in a rapidly evolving obesity landscape.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Marketing team leadership & operational excellence: own the customer planning and operational plan processes, ensuring strategic clarity and flawless execution
• Oversee campaign execution and omnichannel engagement strategies to deliver a differentiated, seamless brand experience across touchpoints
• Manage the marketing brand budget for the Obesity & Diabetes portfolio, ensure customer plans are executed with precision, impact, and measurable outcomes
• Foster a high-performance culture through active engagement, recognition, and continuous development
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the affiliate, embedding inclusive practices into team culture and consumer engagement
• Strategic Business Leadership within CMH & Diabetes: shape and execute strategic planning, forecasting, and business unit planning to drive portfolio growth and market leadership
• Cross-Functional Leadership to Drive a One-Team Mindset and Collaboration: collaborate with all teams to design and implement integrated cross-functional strategies—including PRA, PSP, NPP, digital, B2B, primary care, communications, medical, sales etc. —anchored in customer needs and business priorities
• Maximize PESO (Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned) media efforts within the core strategy to amplify reach and impact
• Ensure Thought Leader engagement plans and insights generation plans are in place and executed with excellence to build trusted partnerships and drive advocacy
• Champion innovation, agility, and bold thinking to drive a consumer-first approach and unlock new opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree; graduate degree in science and/or business preferred
• Proven leadership in brand management, sales, and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep expertise in consumer marketing, media, digital engagement
• Demonstrated success in product launches and commercialization
• Exceptional coaching and people development skills
• Strategic thinker with creativity in problem solving and customer engagement
• Inclusive mindset with a track record of constructively challenging the status quo technical and digital marketing experience and expertise.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English

OUR OFFER

• Great working atmosphere: We foster a culture of mutual respect across all levels and place strong value on teamwork
• Creative freedom: From day one, you have the opportunity to contribute and implement your ideas. You shape your area of responsibility independently and as part of cross-functional or self-organized teams, working together to deliver major “passion” projects.
• Development opportunities: We place strong emphasis on supporting our employees’ individual career development.
• Benefits: In addition to an attractive salary, you can expect a range of benefits, including insurance coverage (e.g. accident and term life insurance, supplementary hospital insurance), meal vouchers, occupational pension scheme, and a job ticket (including the Climate Ticket).
• Compensation: The minimum salary according to the collective agreement for commerce is €49,840 gross per year. Depending on qualifications and experience, we offer a competitive overpayment.

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