IT Director

Would you like to be part of an ambitious organisation and lead a team of highly motivated employees? Are you highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for leadership?
If so, then you might be the new IT director that we are looking for to join our leadership team in Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT) Product Supply (PS) Finished Product Manufacturing.

The position
We are seeking an experienced IT Director to oversee the IT and automation (OT) operations for our two of our finished product manufacturing sites. 
You will join DD&IT PS anchored within the DD&IT organization with approximately 1200 employees based in Denmark, India, US, China, France, and Brazil. The strategic objective of the unit is to be the IT partner for the business, ensuring that we provide the IT solutions to the Novo Nordisk production solutions, as well as support shopfloor needs worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being the IT partner for the production sites
• Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the business goals and objectives
• Collaborate actively with the site management ensuring lifecycle management is addressed, compliance ensured, and target architecture implemented
• Take ownership of the full stack of IT systems and IT in computerized equipment making sure that the IT/OT setup is designed for the future
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of IT systems
• Close collaboration and interaction with strategic vendors and site management
• Be an ambassador for the Novo Nordisk culture and promote a cLEAN, agile and learning culture

In the strategic perspective you will be part of steering groups with focus on maintainability, security and delivery, and spearhead strategic initiatives and communication campaigns in close collaboration with the DD&IT PS leadership team.

Qualifications 
We are looking for a candidate who can fulfill most of the following requirements for this position: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in IT management, with a focus on manufacturing operations
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proven track record in driving the strategic business agenda, developing standards, and fostering a high-performance culture
• In-depth knowledge of IT and OT systems and their applications in manufacturing

On a personal level, you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. You have an inclusive mindset with a focus on diversity, empathy, and creating a sustainable work environment.

The team waiting for you
Digital Data & IT is a global community comprising approximately 4.000 colleagues, focused on driving digital, data, and IT initiatives to support innovation throughout the entire Novo Nordisk value chain, from idea conception to patient care.
DD&IT PS Finished Product Manufacturing is anchored within the Global organisation. The strategic objective of the unit is to be the IT partner for the business ensuring that we provide the IT solutions and assistance needed to support Novo Nordisk’s operations solutions to enable a flawless execution. 
In addition, as part of the future Digital Operations ambitions, the area is fully partnering with Global Operations, IT and Finished Product Manufaturing stakeholders to ensure future technical enablers, such as bringing architecture to life or striving towards highly automated IT/OT foundation on all factories and shopfloor. This department is key in ensuring the organisation’s readiness to scale and operate these enablers when required.

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 at Tech.life at Novo Nordisk. From AI to quantum computing, our digital experts push bound-aries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. You don’t want to miss it.

Who to contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Luise Dam at +45 30798407.

Deadline
25 February 2025.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your resume or CV. In addition, please avoid the use of photos in your CV. This makes for a better and more fair process.

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.