Data Engineer, Impact

Are you passionate about creating data solutions that are scalable and provide data-driven insights? If you're interested in joining a dedicated and collaborative team that specializes in data collection, visualization, and reporting to help world-class researchers understand the impact of their work, you might be the Data Engineer we're looking for in our Data Department!

Our Data Department is part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Impact Area. The department aims to deliver high-quality data and advanced data-based solutions that align with the Foundation’s strategy and key objectives. The goal is to create impact across the entire value chain of the Foundation. The responsibility of the Impact Area is to evaluate the impact of the Foundation’s initiatives and monitor our progress toward strategic targets.

The Impact Area comprises 15 highly skilled and passionate colleagues, including seven members in the Data Department. As a team, we are committed to excellence in our work, leveraging strong professional expertise, dedication, and a passion for making a difference in our respective fields, all while enjoying teamwork and camaraderie.

The Job

As a Data Engineer, you'll develop solutions and construct data pipelines to assess Novo Nordisk Foundation’s grant impacts across various sectors. Collaborating with the Data Department and Impact Area, you'll handle data processing and analysis. You'll also lead projects creating Business Intelligence (BI) solutions for key stakeholders.

Your tasks will include:

• Setting up systems and processes for cleaning data using tools of your choice to ensure high data quality and integrity through audits and validation processes.
• Extracting data via advanced queries from multiple databases and ensuring seamless system-to-system integration.
• Designing and implementing dimensional models to support data warehousing and reporting needs.
• Creating and maintaining semantic models for the BI solutions.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, primarily using Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and Python to deliver clean, well-structured data for consumption by data scientists and analysts, ensuring readiness for machine learning and statistical analysis, while leveraging relevant Azure tools.
• Staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

Our ideal candidate holds an M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. in (Social) Data Science or has equivalent experience with documented training. We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in data management or data engineering. You should have extensive knowledge of Python, SQL, and Azure tools like Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, be familiar with Jupyter Notebook or R Studio, and possess:

• Broad experience with data engineering and data management
• Strong project management skills and experience from implementing BI solution in a larger organization.
• Expert knowledge in analysing, modelling, and interpreting complex data sets
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Your current colleagues would describe you as someone who is collaborative, confident and has a structured approach to problem-solving, and you are known for building strong relationships across your organisation. Furthermore, we are looking for a colleague who is:

• Impact oriented, quality-conscious, and with good analytical skills
• Well-organised and able to structure complex matters
• Able to understand the link between technical solutions, data and organisational behaviour
• Curiosity driven, resourceful and resilient
• A team player that thrives in a collaborative working environment 

What we offer

• A steep learning curve by taking on responsibility from day one
• Projects in which you can immerse yourself in challenges to make a positive impact
• Freedom to realise own initiatives and implement your ideas
• A development-focused workplace where you will be given opportunities to grow both personally and professionally

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation 
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:  

on important projects that benefit society;  

with key actors within research and development in Denmark; 

and as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society. 

Application and Information
For further information, please contact Head of Data, Senior Impact Lead, Rasmus Vendelbo Lund Jensen on e-mail: [email protected]

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 20 October 2024.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, grade transcript from university or similar, and other relevant documents by clicking the “Apply now” button. 

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation 
The Novo Nordisk Foundation dates back to 1922, and is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. Our vision is to contribute significantly to research and development that improves the lives of people and the sustainability of society. 

In the period 2018-2022, the Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded DKK 30.6 billion through more than 3,150 grants. Of these, 44% (DKK 13.4 billion) were awarded for physiological, endocrinological, metabolic and other medical research, 5% (DKK 1.5 billion) have been awarded for research hospital activities within diabetes and 51% (DKK 15.6 billion), were awarded for other scientific, humanitarian and social purposes, respectively. The Foundation gets its income from ownership in the Novo Group companies and more than 160 other life science companies. 

In the coming years, the Foundation will further broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian and social purposes. As a consequence, we are a growing organization, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be a part of forming the future of the Foundation. 

Read more about the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s history, strategy and ownership structure here: Frontpage - Novo Nordisk Fonden.