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Are you excited about the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge digital transformation initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you want to support innovative data and AI projects that impact the future of drug research and development?

If this sounds like you, we look forward to welcoming you to our team as a Digital Strategy & Execution (DSE) Lead. Apply today and join us in in an area that puts data and AI at the core of everything we do!

The Position
As a Digital Strategy & Execution Lead, you will report to the Head of DSE within the Research & Early Development (R&ED) Strategy, Portfolio, Operations and Communications (SPOC) organisation. You will collaborate with a dynamic team and key stakeholders across the R&ED organisation and the Novo Nordisk value chain.

In this role, you will assist in the implementation of important digital projects, helping to support our senior leaders in advancing the R&ED organisation’s digital and AI goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the execution of data and AI projects across R&ED and specific units
  • Collaborating with team members to ensure the successful delivery of digital initiatives
  • Contributing to consistency and alignment in executing digital projects
  • Working closely with stakeholders to understand and meet their data and AI needs
  • Helping to integrate R&ED goals into daily work, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and improving processes
  • Assisting in organising project teams, assigning tasks, and developing schedules to meet project milestones

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, we look for you to:

  • Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s in natural science (such as biology, chemistry, etc.) or in another relevant field
  • Bring practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting, preferably with involvement in drug research & development or digital initiatives
  • Showcase familiarity with developing and delivering digital strategies and projects
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, along with a proactive and independent work style
  • Have solid communication skills in written and spoken English

As a person, you thrive in fast-paced and complex environments, quickly building strong relationships and establishing yourself as a trusted, go-to partner across teams and senior leaders. You approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn, seeking opportunities for innovation. You bring a collaborative spirit and are eager to contribute to the team's success, serving as a supportive partner across the organisation.

About the department
You will be part of the DSE team within the R&ED SPOC organisation. Based at Novo Nordisk’s global headquarters, the DSE team plays a pivotal role in enabling the implementation of strategic digital projects, including those within the R&ED GenAI strategy.

The department thrives on collaboration, working closely with senior executives and stakeholders across R&ED to advance Novo Nordisk’s strategic data, digital, and AI priorities. The atmosphere is dynamic, fast-paced, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Deadline
10 July 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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. To ensure an efficient and 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 we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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