General Manager, Indonesia
Job Summary
Do you wish to make a difference in the lives of patients living with chronic diseases and lead a country organisation that will bring innovation to the market Are you prepared to embrace and tackle challenges as part of your daily work and use your excellent business and people leadership skills to develop and grow our business If so then seize the opportunity and apply to become our new General Manager for Novo NordiskIndonesia.
Your new role
As General Manager for Indonesia you will shape strategy for a nation of 270 million people build partnerships that transform patient access and lead a strong team driving breakthrough results in diabetes obesity and rare diseases. This is your opportunity to make decisions that matterfor patients for the business and for the future of healthcare in one of the worlds most dynamic markets. This is a rare opportunity to lead with both strategic vision and operational excellence. Youll be the face of Novo Nordisk in Indonesia responsible for delivering ambitious business results while building sustainable foundations for long-term growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Setting the strategic direction for theIndonesianaffiliate and leading your team to meet and exceed P&L targets through mid-to-long term strategic plans
Building andmaintainingstrong trusting relationships with key medical payer andgovernment agenciesto ensure market access for our innovative portfolio
Shaping and executing organizational strategy while developing people capabilities that are fit for the future
Supervising negotiations for pricing and reimbursement across all products ensuring our innovations reach the patients who need them
RepresentingNovo Nordisk to local authorities and key opinion leaders across all therapeutic areas
Identifyingmarket trends and potential business challenges preparing effective plans to address them proactively
Driving a performance culture and winning mindset through empowering leadership and meaningful performance dialogues
Ensuring all activitiescomply withNovo Nordisk internal policies local regulations and the highest ethical standards
Your new department
Within International Operationsyoullbe part ofRegion APAC. TheIndonesianaffiliate currently employs approximately250employeeswho are dedicated to bringing our innovations to market. As General Manageryoullbe a member of the senior leadership team ofRegion APAC reporting to theSeniorVice President ofRegion APAC and will be based inJakarta Indonesia.
Your skills & qualifications
Werelooking for an inspiring and progressive leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and frontline with you:
A relevant graduate-level degree (e.g. Pharmacy Science or Business Administration) with at least 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry
A minimum of 8 years of management experience leading functions such as sales marketing business development or finance with proven success in multiple settings (affiliate/region/HQ)within Obesity/ Diabetes or other chronic therapy areas
Previousexperience in General Managerial roles managing similar level of complexities would be an advantage.
At least 8 years in a people management position leading and developing high-performing cross-functional teams preferably managing leaders
Strong public affairs understanding as interactions with external stakeholders are of high importance to this role
Bold and ambitious leadership with a can-do attitude coupled with innovation and strong cultural understanding
The ability to lead inspire and engage through rolemodellingand impactful communication while prioritizing compliance and ethics
Fluency in spoken and written English
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with determination constantcuriosityand 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 results. As our General Manager in Portugalyoulllead a team united by the belief that there is no business without ethics ensuring compliance at all levels while driving innovation that reaches patients who need it most. When you join usyourenot just starting a job yourebecoming part of a story that spans generations.
What we offer
We offer a purpose-driven people-first culturerecognized as Best Place to Work in Indonesia (2025)and a supportive environment where you can grow perform and make a meaningful impact. As General Manager you willbenefitfrom executive development programs ongoing learning opportunities and access to regional and global leadership networks that enable cross-border collaboration. You will also have the resources and career opportunities of a fast-growing global healthcare company plus benefits designed for different career stages and life needs to support worklife integration and wellbeing.
Deadline
6 May 2026(Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.To ensure a fair recruitment process please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
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