Head of Platform Storage & Compute

Are you ready to lead and innovate at the forefront of data storage and compute technologies? Join Novo Nordisk as Head of Platform Storage & Compute, where your expertise will shape scal-able, secure, and efficient platform solutions that drive business value across the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape. Apply today and make a difference!

This role is based in Denmark or Bangalore, India but we are open to hiring in other global office hubs.

The position

As the Head of Platform Storage & Compute, you will oversee the development and management of cutting-edge storage and compute technologies. You will lead a global team in delivering effi-cient, secure, and scalable solutions aligned with Novo Nordisk’s data and AI platform goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a global team of engineers, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.
• Develop and implement the tech stack for storage and compute, ensuring alignment with the platform roadmap and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in storage and compute capabilities, utilizing technologies such as Delta Lake, Kubernetes, and Databricks.
• Ensure compliance with global pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GDPR, HIPAA) while embedding robust security and privacy measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver tai-lored, scalable solutions.
• Optimize infrastructure costs while maintaining high performance and availability stand-ards.
• Foster team development, recruitment, and leadership, maintaining an inspiring and psy-chologically safe work environment

Qualifications
To succeed in the role, we imagine you meet most of the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engi-neering, or related disciplines. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Extensive experience (5-10+ years) in data engineering, platform management, or related roles, with at least 3 years in leadership positions ideally within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Good understanding both Azure and AWS cloud providers architecture patterns, security models, network configuration, supported by relevant technical certifications.
• Solid experience in using Git Hub platform for CI / CD in enterprise-wide projects. 
• Knowledge of relevant storage technologies compatible with Databricks, including Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Amazon S3, and Blob Storage.
• Understanding of compute technologies on Databricks, including Apache Spark, Delta Engine, MLflow, Photon, Databricks Runtime, Databricks SQL, Databricks Jobs, Databricks Connect, and AutoML.
• Familiar with ML Ops and AI Ops tools and platforms to manage AI development and de-ployment processes.
• Relevant certification in cloud engineering, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.
• Experience of pharmaceutical data ecosystems and regulatory requirements such as FDA CFR Part 11, GxP, GDPR, and HIPAA is an advantage.

On a personal note, you are an inspiring leader who excels at motivating and guiding global teams. You thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment and bring excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across technical and business functions. Your curiosity and creativi-ty drive your ability to deliver innovative solutions in an evolving field.

About the Department
The Global Data & AI Platform Engineering department at Novo Nordisk is a newly established and strategically integral team dedicated to building and enabling the Novo Nordisk Global Data & AI platform. This platform is designed to serve and scale all data, AI, and analytics use cases across the organization. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering collaboration across multiple disciplines, the department drives the development, governance, and optimiza-tion of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with Novo Nordisk’s pharmaceutical R&D, clinical, production, and commercial 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 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 VP of Platform Engineering Thomas Brøndum Bersang Larsen at [email protected] 

Deadline
12 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 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.