Head of Data Engineering

Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives in data engineering across Novo Nordisk?  We’re looking for a visionary Head of Data Engineering to drive innovation and optimization in the development of data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality data management solutions. Join Novo Nordisk and make an impact on a global scale.

The Position

As Head of Data Engineering at Novo Nordisk, you will anchor the following responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and diversity.
• Define and execute the data engineering strategy in alignment with stakeholders, ensuring strategic goals are met.
• Establish and drive best practices, standards, tools, and services for efficient data management and engineering excellence.
• Oversee the development and optimization of data pipelines, platforms, and tools, focusing on automation and scalability.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient data solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical requirements and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Provide processes and capabilities to achieve data quality and system performance targets.
• Lead a Community of Practice (CoP) for data engineers, driving knowledge sharing and best practices across Global Data & AI.

Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• A master’s degree in data, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.

• Experience of 12+ years of experience with relevant 5+years in Data Engineering/Integration.
• Proven expertise in cloud technologies, data modelling, data integration, metadata management, and governance.
• Familiarity with life sciences regulatory requirements and standards.
• Experience in designing scalable data engineering solutions and leading technical teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

On a personal note, we are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and evolving field. You should be adaptable to ambiguity, curious about emerging technologies, and committed to fostering collaboration across teams. Your ability to inspire innovation, drive business outcomes, and lead with inclusivity will be critical to your success in this role.

About the department

You will be part of the Digital, Data and IT (DD&IT) Global Data & Artificial Intelligence team. The Data Management 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 provide the foundation to integrate the areas of Data and Artificial Intelligence throughout the whole organization, empowering Novo Nordisk to realize its strategic ambitions to create a connected data landscape.  We drive the innovation, process definition, and platform implementation in the areas of data governance, data engineering design, master data management, metadata management, data marketplace, and data quality aligned with business priorities.

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 endocrine 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.

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Any questions?

For further information, please contact our VP Data Management - Interim Susan Linnell at [email protected]

Deadline

24 January 2025

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.

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.