Rare Diseases Product Manager - 12-Month Contract

Rare Disease Sales & Marketing

Missiassauga, Canada

We are looking for a motivated and strategic Product Manager to join our Rare Diseases team on a 12-month contract, supporting our growth hormone portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of brand strategy, omnichannel engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to meaningful impact for patients and healthcare professionals.

Your new role

In this role, you will contribute to the growth of the Rare Disease portfolio by translating insights into impactful strategies and leading execution across brands and channels. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help shape omnichannel engagement and ensure excellence in marketing delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute brand strategies and tactical initiatives for growth hormone products, applying strong product and disease-state knowledge.
• Translate market, customer, access, and competitive insights into actionable marketing plans, identifying opportunities and monitoring key performance indicators.
• Design and lead integrated omnichannel journeys for healthcare professionals across the Rare Disease portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional projects end to end, coordinating internal stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to deliver on objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage the assigned annual budget, track performance, and communicate plans, progress, and results to internal stakeholders.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• University degree in Science, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• 1–2 years of pharmaceutical marketing experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in omnichannel or multichannel engagement.
• Experience in rare diseases is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English.

About the Department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.
The Rare Diseases Sales & Marketing team in Canada provides specialized support for clinicians and patients affected by hemophilia, other rare bleeding disorders, and growth hormone disorders. They deliver tailored education, raise disease awareness, and facilitate treatment initiation and adherence, working closely with healthcare providers, patient organizations, and access stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate access to specialized therapies and to support optimal long-term care.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from $116,680–$166,680.

The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements

Incentives: Based on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy  here.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

More information

For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline

Please apply before February 2nd, 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're 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.