Data Engineer

Are you passionate about leveraging the power of data to drive business transformation? Do you want to take your data engineering skills to the next level by helping develop a state-of-the-art data platform for our collaboration with external suppliers?

If you thrive on building processes from the ground, we look forward to welcoming you in the External Supply area! Apply today and help shape the future of our supply!

The position
In External Supply, we are on a digital transformation journey to leverage the way we operate our business. To help us succeed in our ambition to sustain a robust and transparent supply chain, we are looking for a data-driven person to join our exciting journey.

As our new Data Engineer, you will lead the creation of a strong data foundation centered around  our Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and vendors to support our ambition of having full end-to-end visibility into our external supply chain and quality performance. 

Your key responsibilities include:

• Connecting the dots between multiple data sources to collect the insights needed by the business
• Creating, maintaining, and effectively managing sustainable data models supporting decision-making
• Playing a key role in establishing an integration platform to incorporate external data into our foundation to further 
• Facilitating the processes on topics such as inventory forecasting or supplier performance monitoring
• Driving continuous improvements by collaborating extensively with teammates and engaging in knowledge sharing through demos, co-development, and sparring

In this position, you will work with the latest technologies and have the opportunity to thoroughly learn our IT landscape and the supply chain footprint of Novo Nordisk. Your success depends on your collaboration skills, ability to understand your stakeholders, and knowledge of our processes. 

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, we believe you:

• Hold a master’s degree in data engineering, software engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar
• Bring a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position, with proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
• Showcase expertise in ETL processes and tools for data manipulation (e.g., Databricks) and cloud-based data platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Have experience with DevOps principles, including continuous integration and delivery, source and version control, and Infrastructure Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK
• Possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Display proficiency in both spoken and written English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience within Agile working methodology or have been exposed to the pharmaceutical industry or supply chain operations.

As an individual, you bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with a "can-do" attitude and excellent communication skills. As a support function, we value curiosity and flexibility in our ways of working, and we are always ready to step up for our line of business when challenges arise. In exchange, we offer you an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and fun international department, with a wide range of possibilities for both professional and personal development and where you will have the chance to shape the way we work with our external manufacturers and contribute to our mission of sustaining a robust and transparent supply chain. 

About the Department 
The position is within a newly created department under External Supply Strategy & Digital area and will support across multiple Corporate Vice President areas in our transformation journey. As of now, the team consists of 3 Data Engineers, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the team culture as we establish and grow the size of the team and the responsibilities.

You will be based in Høje Taastrup and join an environment characterized by innovation and openness. You will be working alongside highly engaged colleagues who are dedicated to helping us improve patients’ lives around the world.

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. 

Contact
For further information, please contact Senior Manager, Marcos García López at +45 30 79 80 79.

Deadline
18 February 2025.

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.