Patient Engagement Manager

Patient Engagement Manager

Location: Athens

Shape how millions of people living with obesity access support and turn patient insights into strategies that change lives.

Your new role

As Patient Engagement Manager you will be at the forefront of developing and executing strategies that connect people living with obesity with the care and support they need. This role sits at the intersection of patient advocacy digital innovation and commercial strategy where your work directly influences how patients experience their journey with Novo Nordisk.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing patient engagement strategies that support people living with obesity while aligning with commercial goals and driving meaningful impact across the patient journey
• Leading the implementation of innovative consumer engagement activities and support programs creating an ecosystem of touchpoints optimized across digital channels including search web social media and AI applications
• Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders particularly healthcare professionals to increase diagnosis and improve management of obesity
• Analyzing patient needs and market trends through surveys and research to identify opportunities for enhanced patient experiences and satisfaction
• Monitoring and evaluating engagement effectiveness with a data-driven mindset using insights to refine approaches and boost campaign impact
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across marketing medical affairs public affairs commercial excellence and beyond to ensure a holistic omnichannel approach
• Ensuring all activities comply with business ethics procedures local law and Novo Nordisk policies and guidelines

Your new department

Within International Operations you will be joining Marketing Metabolic Diseases a team dedicated to transforming how we support people living with conditions like obesity and our marketing department we focus on shaping our commercial approach collaborating cross-functionally and supporting business development across obesity and diabetes. We serve as a link and guide for the Novo Nordisk portfolio ensuring we stay competitive in the market. Our goal is to unlock the full potential of our products by implementing effective marketing strategies and making successful product launches.
Here patient-centricity isnt just a buzzword; its the foundation of everything we do. You will work alongside passionate professionals who understand that behind every data point is a person seeking better health outcomes.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a Patient Engagement Manager who thrives at the intersection of patient advocacy and commercial strategy. You will bring with you:

• Experience in commercial experience or life sciences background with proven expertise in patient activation adherence programs and deep understanding of the patient journey
• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration Communications Life Sciences or related field (Masters degree considered an asset)
• Demonstrated experience in innovative omnichannel engagement strategies and alliance management or external commercial partnerships
• Strong analytical capabilities you can interpret data from multiple sources and transform it into actionable insights
• Project management experience with the ability to navigate change management when implementing patient solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with strategic vision and creative problem-solving abilities
• A team player mindset with adaptability and commitment to continuous learning (FMCG experience considered an asset)

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with determination constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary this role you will experience firsthand how we put patients at the heart of what we do not as a statement but as a daily practice. You will have the freedom to innovate the support to experiment with bold ideas and the opportunity to see your strategies improve real lives across the globe.

What we offer

There is of course more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline: 1 May 2026 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.