Director Data Analytics, Product Supply & Quality

Are you ready to lead transformative data and analytics initiatives that shape the future of supply chain, manufacturing, and quality processes in a globally renowned life sciences company? Novo Nordisk is seeking a visionary Director Data Analytics, Product Supply & Quality to drive innovative solutions leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. Join us in Denmark or Bangalore and make an impact on a global scale!

What is this about?
As a Director Data Analytics, Product Supply & Quality you will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of the company’s data-driven initiatives with a focus on Product Supply and Quality. This executive will be responsible for driving innovation in data management, analytics, and advanced technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to accelerate supply chain, manufacturing and quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business domain teams to create action-able insights that enhance decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with supply chain, manu-facturing, and quality objectives, integrating data from diverse sources like SAP, MES, and demand forecasts.
• Establish data governance frameworks to maintain data quality, security, and compliance with global regulatory requirements such as FDA, EMA, HIPAA, and GxP standards.
• Lead the development of advanced analytics platforms, employing AI and machine learn-ing to optimize supply chain efficiency, enhance manufacturing processes, and improve quality management.
• Oversee the design of scalable data architecture and ensure the seamless integration of ERP, MES, SCM, QMS, IoT data, and other technologies to enable real-time analytics and collaboration.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making in supply chain, manufacturing, and quality domains.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of innova-tion, diversity, and continuous professional development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing risks related to data privacy, security, and ethical use of data in product supply and quality.
• Track and communicate the business impact of data initiatives, emphasizing operational improvements, stakeholder satisfaction, and talent development.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership roles, with at least 7 years in life sciences or pharmaceutical industries in supply chain, manufacturing, and or quality.
• Proven track record of leveraging data and analytics to drive supply chain optimization, manufacturing efficiency in a highly regulated environment.
• Deep expertise in ERP, MES, SCM, QMS, Digital twins tools.
• Experience managing large-scale data platforms, including cloud computing, data lakes, and advanced analytics technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data standards specific to the life sciences (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM).
• Experience working with cross-functional distributed teams
• Experience with emerging technologies like IoT, AI.

About the department
You will be part of the Digital, Data and IT (DD&IT) Global Data & Artificial Intelligence team. Our department is globally distributed and has for mission to harness the power of Data and Artificial Intelligence, integrating it seamlessly into the fabric of Novo Nordisk's operations. We serve as the vital link, weaving together the realms of Data and Artificial Intelligence throughout the whole organization, empowering Novo Nordisk to realize its strategic ambitions through our pivotal initiatives. The atmosphere is fast-paced and dynamic, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. We work closely with various business domains to create actionable insights and drive commercial excellence.

Working at 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 en-docrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 67,000 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. Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations.

Not the right job for you? Explore other digital areas within Novo Nordisk.
Even if this job is not the right match for you, Novo Nordisk might still have something to offer. Our many digital teams work in various areas of technology every day – from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum compu-ting. Our digital expert make a tangible impact on lives worldwide. Want to learn more about how we do this? Go explore on Tech.life at Novo Nordisk

Any questions?
For further information, please contact Loic Giraud at [email protected] 

Deadline
10 December 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged 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. 

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.