Associate Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics We are looking for a commercially minded, analytically rigorous Associate Director to join the Commercial Insights & Analytics function in IO‑SO Corporate Affairs team. This role sits at the intersection of strategic intelligence and senior stakeholder partnership, translating complex market data into clear, decision‑ready insights that shape diabetes brand strategy and portfolio priorities across IO markets. You will act as a trusted insights partner to the IO senior stakeholders, own the IO in‑market forecasting project design and execution, and lead the competitive intelligence agenda. The position will be based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Responsibilities Drive IO In-Market Forecasting:
Own end‑to‑end in‑market forecasting for IO, including methodology design, assumptions governance, and delivery of robust market projections.
Partner with Business Finance and Commercial teams to align forecasts with ABP/RE planning cycles and ensure alignment on key assumptions.
Continuously improve forecast accuracy through data quality enhancement, model refinement, advanced tool utilization and integration of leading indicators.
Senior Management Insights Partnering:
Serve as the primary insights partner to IO senior leadership, proactively surfacing market intelligence to support strategic decision‑making and investment prioritisation.
Translate complex insights into executive‑ready narratives and conduct fact‑based business cases, including materials for investor relations, board reviews, and cross‑functional planning cycles.
Market Performance KPI Guidance:
Define and govern the IO market performance KPI framework, ensuring consistent measurement and interpretation of market performance across affiliate markets.
Proactively review and upgrade performance dashboards and reporting cadences for senior leadership, enabling rapid identification of performance trends.
Provide guidance to affiliates on KPI interpretation, benchmarking, and data standards.
Competitive Intelligence:
Drive the IO competitive intelligence agenda closely collaborating with HQ CI team, focusing on activating and synthesising affiliate intelligence.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a business discipline such as Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, etc.
8+ years of experience in market insights, analytics, or commercial intelligence within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Strong commercial analytical ability to run business case formulation, forecasting modelling, and synthesize complex, multi‑source data into clear executive narratives and strategic recommendations.
Strong expertise in pharmaceutical market analytics, including IQVIA data, patient‑level analytics, primary market research, and forecasting methodologies.
Deep understanding of the diabetes and GLP‑1 competitive landscape.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
Highly adaptable with the ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced and evolving operational environment.
Professional level written and spoken English.
Desirable
Experience with forecasting tools, BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), or advanced analytics techniques.
Application Please submit your application, including a CV in English, by July 16 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Responsibilities Drive IO In-Market Forecasting:
Own end‑to‑end in‑market forecasting for IO, including methodology design, assumptions governance, and delivery of robust market projections.
Partner with Business Finance and Commercial teams to align forecasts with ABP/RE planning cycles and ensure alignment on key assumptions.
Continuously improve forecast accuracy through data quality enhancement, model refinement, advanced tool utilization and integration of leading indicators.
Senior Management Insights Partnering:
Serve as the primary insights partner to IO senior leadership, proactively surfacing market intelligence to support strategic decision‑making and investment prioritisation.
Translate complex insights into executive‑ready narratives and conduct fact‑based business cases, including materials for investor relations, board reviews, and cross‑functional planning cycles.
Market Performance KPI Guidance:
Define and govern the IO market performance KPI framework, ensuring consistent measurement and interpretation of market performance across affiliate markets.
Proactively review and upgrade performance dashboards and reporting cadences for senior leadership, enabling rapid identification of performance trends.
Provide guidance to affiliates on KPI interpretation, benchmarking, and data standards.
Competitive Intelligence:
Drive the IO competitive intelligence agenda closely collaborating with HQ CI team, focusing on activating and synthesising affiliate intelligence.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in a business discipline such as Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, etc.
8+ years of experience in market insights, analytics, or commercial intelligence within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
Strong commercial analytical ability to run business case formulation, forecasting modelling, and synthesize complex, multi‑source data into clear executive narratives and strategic recommendations.
Strong expertise in pharmaceutical market analytics, including IQVIA data, patient‑level analytics, primary market research, and forecasting methodologies.
Deep understanding of the diabetes and GLP‑1 competitive landscape.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
Highly adaptable with the ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced and evolving operational environment.
Professional level written and spoken English.
Desirable
Experience with forecasting tools, BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), or advanced analytics techniques.
Application Please submit your application, including a CV in English, by July 16 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Associate Commercial Insights & Analytics Director Arbeitgeber: Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk in Zürich bietet eine herausragende Arbeitsumgebung, die auf ethische Standards und wissenschaftliches Engagement ausgerichtet ist. Mitarbeiter profitieren von einer dynamischen Unternehmenskultur, die Teamarbeit und persönliche Entwicklung fördert, sowie von umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten. Zudem ermöglicht die Lage in Zürich den Zugang zu einem internationalen Netzwerk von Fachleuten im Gesundheitswesen, was die berufliche Entfaltung zusätzlich unterstützt.
