Data & AI Engagement Lead

Are you passionate about working with great people, cutting-edge technologies, in the data and AI landscape? Would you like to part of shaping how data and AI can empower the future commercial model in a company that positively impacts the lives of millions of people?

If so, then you might be our new Data & AI Engagement Lead, to join the Commercial Data & AI Strategy team in Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT).
 

The team waiting for you 
In the Commercial Data & AI Strategy team, we are on an exciting journey to build the capabilities required to drive the commercial business in the rapidly evolving world of digital and AI. 

We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to drive change and excel in a dynamic, innovative environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming global commercial teams through advanced data and AI solutions, delivering substantial impact and value to our business and ultimately patients worldwide.
 

Behind the title
The Data & AI Engagement Lead role is a pivotal partner to the global commercial functions, responsible for translating complex business problems into solutions within the realms of data and AI. This role demands a deep business acumen, understanding of data and AI, as well as the ability to manage the full development lifecycle of data and AI-driven projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary partner to the business lead, pressure-testing and refining business problems into actionable data and AI-driven projects
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals
• Map and staff the appropriate mix of technical capabilities for project execution, tailored to the specific needs of each project
• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of data and AI projects, maintaining deep involvement in technology choices, architecture decisions, and roadmap planning
• Operate across one or multiple projects within commercial sectors, adapting approach and team composition based on the project type and seniority level
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in dat, AI and technology to continually enhance project outcomes
• Ensure partnership and effective collaboration across multiple DD&IT functions and commercial units in Novo Nordisk

 
Which competencies to bring?
To succeed in this role, we imagine the ideal candidate meets most of the following:

• Extensive experience in data and AI solutions development, with a strong background in project execution, data and AI- preferable in a commercial context
• Proven ability to harvest value of data and AI in business use-cases, and managing complex projects from ideation phase to production
• Experience from consulting and/or pharma is a benefit, but not a requirement
• Advanced knowledge of machine learning and data modeling techniques (advanced coding skills is not expected in this role)
• Strong functional leadership skills with experience in staffing and leading technical teams
• Experience working in a matrix organization and effectively collaborating across different functions

On a personal level, you have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. As well as, strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
 

Joining Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 63,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.
 

Who to contact
If you have any questions, you can reach out to our Director of Commercial Data & AI Strategy, Victor Mora-Vandel at [email protected] 
 

Deadline
8 September 2024
 
We will come back to you after the closing date, however, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
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. 

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.