Finance Business Partner

Are you driven by ensuring patients receive uninterrupted access to life-changing medicines? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing international environment? This is your opportunity to join a global healthcare leader and shape supply chain excellence across CIS countries. Join Novo Nordisk Region Emerging Markets, Supply Chain Center of Excellence for BAMECA (Business Area Middle East Central Asia) & BAAF (Business Area Africa) as Supply Chain COE Manager and get a life-changing career! The position will be responsible for CIS countries. This position is to be based either in Istanbul (Turkey) or Baku (Azerbaijan) or Tashkent (Uzbekistan). The position As Supply Chain COE Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring Novo Nordisk product availability to patients across CIS countries with uninterrupted, efficient, and compliant supply. You will demonstrate a growth-focused mindset by proactively finding and adding value to our customer and stakeholder relations in and beyond the affiliates and also ensure product availability for in-market demand, appropriate inventory levels and accurate replenishment from our production to the countries. Besides you will support the product supply chain into and within the CIS countries in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), local legislation & business requirements (including management of third-party distribution partners). Some other responsibilities will be Organising and coordinating S&OP meetings between Finance & Operations heads, Commercial, Quality and other process owners in the CIS countries to ensure timely product supply, launches of new products & discontinuation of withdrawal products, Being in charge of product orders and communication with the Production sites, ensure correct planning of supply as well as being responsible for planning of delivery timetables and overseeing arrival of shipments, Ensuring optimal stock levels, incl. mandatory safety stocks according to local laws and driving and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure forecasting system is up to date and of the highest possible standard, Standardizing and harmonizing the processes of CIS countries wherever applicable, Ensuring that documentation is produced and stored according to internal and external requirements, and that appropriate actions are executed in a timely manner in the event of a product recall or stock related crisis management situation in line with relevant SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), Checking diligently L/C’s (Letter of Credit) to avoid any discrepancies, controlling the L/C and relevant bank documents upon receipt and ensuring that required conditions are applicable Qualifications You have minimum 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, preferably in demand/supply planning, operations, forecasting, customer service and import/export environment. It is expected that you hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain or similar. Having a master’s degree in supply chain would be plus and pharmaceutical industry knowledge would be preferable. Further sought-after skills are: fluency in English and Russian is a must. Experience with S&OE and S&OP Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred); experience with OMP is a plus. Experience with project management and a mindset towards business development and continuous improvement Strong analytical, coordination, collaboration, problem-solving and communication skills in order to ensure major supply chain tasks are achieved and various stakeholders managed. About The Department You will join a dynamic and inclusive team committed to operational excellence and innovation. As Supply Chain Centre of Excellence (CoE) for BAMECA and BAAF, we take pride in embedding best practices and enabling operational success across our 77 affiliates in Middle East Central Asia and Africa. With a strong focus on collaboration, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement, we work together to make a meaningful impact on Novo Nordisk's mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our team culture is built on mutual respect, diversity, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals. 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. Send your cv to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button. Contact Person- Hermon Shekol

Do you aspire to make a positive impact on people’s lives and contribute to transforming the future of health and well‑being? Join our team in Azerbaijan and be part of a forward‑thinking organisation striving to advance care for chronic diseases. The Position As a Product Manager, you will drive strategic and operational initiatives aligned with both global and local priorities. Your role will focus on market understanding, cross‑functional alignment, and the execution of impactful brand and customer engagement activities. Key Responsibilities Lead collaborative planning across departments, ensuring alignment between local, regional, and global teams. Conduct in‑depth market analysis to identify key growth drivers, competitive risks, and strategic opportunities. Shape the full product value proposition—from disease awareness to treatment optimisation—by defining critical intervention moments and designing multi‑stakeholder action plans. Develop brand strategy, communication platforms, promotional materials, and digital content tailored to healthcare professionals and patients. Strengthen customer engagement by implementing structured visit cycles and partnering closely with the sales organisation. Oversee the full product lifecycle, including pre‑launch planning, launch execution, post‑launch optimisation, and end‑of‑life transitions. Ensure ethical, compliant, and customer‑centric execution of all activities. Qualifications Strong understanding of pharmaceutical marketing principles and product management dynamics. Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and project management skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Medical, Business, Marketing, Life Sciences or a relevant field. Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing or commercial roles within pharma or FMCG; sales experience is an advantage. Fluency in Azerbaijani, English, and Russian. About the Department You will join the Azerbaijan affiliate team, collaborating closely with regional colleagues as part of our Emerging Markets cluster. Our portfolio covers innovative therapeutics for chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases. Working at Novo Nordisk We are a company driven by change and innovation. From R&D to commercial operations, we work with passion to improve patient outcomes. Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.