Global Climate Data Lead

Do you want to be the cornerstone of Novo Nordisk’s net zero strategy? Are you passionate about structuring data, handling large amounts of data and excelling in stakeholder management within a large corporation? Do you have experience in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting and converting supplier data into scope 3 emissions? If so, we invite you to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable practices at Novo Nordisk. 

Apply today and start your life-changing career! 

The Position 

As the Climate Data Lead, you will be responsible for Novo Nordisk corporate data for scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions that lays the foundation for the Novo Nordisk’s net zero strategy and data reporting. The work includes tracking Novo Nordisk overall carbon emissions, improving scope 3 accounting methodologies, retrieving data from internal sources as well as suppliers. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and coordinate with data owners across the company.  

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Monitor and track scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions on a quarterly basis to internal and external reporting. 
• Identify relevant data sources in the organization and ensure updated and harmonised data is used across the organisation. 
• Improve scope 3 accounting methodologies and allocation of precise emissions factors to enable more accurate and harmonised scope 3 emissions. 
• Develop strategy to collect scope 3 data from suppliers in close collaboration with procurement stakeholders. 
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and communicate to changes to key stakeholders. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in engineering, data science, financial science or another relevant field with excellent results. 
• 5+ years’ experience in GHG accounting in a corporate context preferable with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) knowledge. 
• Experience with maintaining an organized approach and handling large datasets while maintaining clarity and oversight. 
• Knowledge of emerging GHG accounting frameworks and disclosure requirements including SBTi, CSRD and GHG protocol. 
• Excellent collaborative and problem-solving skills, able to work across strategy, reporting and product supply, bringing clarity to complex challenges and find pragmatic solutions.  

About the Department 
The world is changing and so are we. With a significant growth outlook for Novo Nordisk, it is of very high importance that the right environmental, nature and biodiversity solutions are created to drive the change towards zero environmental impact. Corporate Environmental Strategy is a diverse team responsible for ‘Circular for Zero’, where we strive for zero environmental impact. Our responsibility includes a variety of environmental initiatives across the organisation and with external stakeholders. We develop and deploy environmental strategies, run cross- organisational projects, drive environmental intelligence and ensure internal and external communication leading to a reduced Novo Nordisk environmental footprint. The department consist of 20 dedicated project managers and specialists, all highly engaged in driving the environmental strategy of Novo Nordisk. 
  
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 Director of Climate & Nature, Corporate Environmental Strategy, Carina Christine Skovmøller on +45 34483317. 

Deadline 

10 February 2025  
Please note that applications will be assessed 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.