Project Manager for Digital Health Solutions

Do you want to deliver innovative digital solutions to 40.000.000 patients worldwide? Do you have a passion for technology and agile product development? 

Then apply now as you may be as our new Project Manager in Digital Health Solutions! 

What you will be doing 

As Project Manager you will be responsible for driving agile product development from idea to go-live including transition to DevOps. Together with our internal stakeholders and external partners you will build strong project teams (5-8 team members), translating initiatives into successful projects delivering tangible benefits to the people with chronic diseases. 

Additionally, you can also expect: 

• Working in projects such as app development within several drug therapy areas; partner integrations; data pipelines and software development 

• Taking part in the development of the department 

• Proactively identifying better practices and bringing improvements to the area 

• Being exposed to many different business areas throughout Novo Nordisk both in Denmark and globally 

The position is based in Søborg/Ørestad, and there will be around 25-35 days of travel per year. Since you will collaborate with colleagues across the globe, some meetings may take place outside DK working hours.  

The team waiting for you 

Digital Health Solutions - based in Søborg, Denmark - works in close collaboration with Digital Health business units across therapy areas, Commercial IT as well as external partners to bring innovative digital solutions to patients globally, living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. 

 
Digital Health Solutions is responsible for developing Apps that are directly used by patients as well as the backend services and systems that support them. The Apps are used for medical purposes and will likely be integrated with connected medical devices such as connected injection pens and other connected devices. 

You will join 60+ colleagues with various backgrounds such as Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Software developers, Compliance & Quality experts, Digital Solution Architects, System Managers, DevOps Engineers, Cyber Security engineers. 

Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations at TechLife at Novo Nordisk. From AI to quantum computing, our digital experts push boundaries and make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. You don’t want to miss it. 

Which competencies to bring 

To succeed in this role, we imagine the ideal candidate meets the following: 

• Master's degree within relevant field 

• Around 3 years’ experience in IT project management, preferably within pharma or another regulated industry 

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, specially Scrum, with demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach and lead teams to efficient delivery. 

• Familiarity with cloud offerings, software development, mobile technologies, and apps  

• Proven experience delivering successful projects, working with internal teams as well as external development partners 

• Fluency in English 

On a personal level, you have good communication skills and excel in building relations. You set direction and drive performance while ensuring quality and progress by being pragmatic. Moreover, you prioritize knowledge sharing both within the team and with others, and the well-being of your project team is important to you. 

Joining 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 63,000 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. 

Who to contact  

For further information, please contact our Director of Programme Management, Naina Puthran at [email protected]  

Deadline 

8 September 2024 

We will come back to you after the closing date, however, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. 

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.