Senior Track Lead for Master Data Transformation Program

Are you passionate about driving change in a complex stakeholder environment? Do you have experience leading or participating in large, cross-functional projects or transformation programs, even when you may not always be the most favored person in the room? We are looking for a senior and experienced Track Lead with strong impact and political skills to be part of the new global Master Data Management (MDM) transformation program.
If you see yourself driving the Quality track of this program and ensuring that the Quality organization is properly involved, then read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position
The program aims to design enterprise processes for MDM governance and MDM systems in Novo Nordisk, and will address challenges originating from decentralized data oversight, fostering a unified and efficient approach to master data management at Novo Nordisk. The program is endorsed by the EVP (Executive Vice President) of PSQIT and will run across several areas in Novo Nordisk, including Development, Product Supply, IT, and Quality.
As a Global Track Lead for the Quality organisation, you will:

• Work closely with the program lead of the MDM transformation and other track leads.
• Represent the Quality organization while overseeing the quality and compliance of the designed MDM processes.
• Ensure alignment across EVP areas and involve relevant Quality areas and Corporate Vice Presidents when needed.
• Play a leading role in the handover to the functions operating master data, including support for change management and process adherence.
• Lead the alignment of QA roles and responsibilities related to the MDM processes.
• Take a leading role in process landscape architecture and act as an approver of policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the enterprise level.

Qualifications
We recognize that few people are experts at everything. However if you can identify with the following attributes, you could be the person we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of compliance processes and Master Data Management (MDM) is essential
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects/tracks and ensure alignment across different areas, preferably in a global setting.
• Excellent communication, argumentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Not afraid to convey unpopular messages.
• A relevant academic background and several years of experience, e.g., as management consultant, leader or in a similar role.

About the Department
You will join the newly established PMO anchored under Product Supply Quality. The atmosphere is open, dynamic, and collaborative, and we are located at our headquarters, where we work closely with various stakeholders to achieve our goals. However, in this role you will also spend up to three days per week in Ørestaden, where the program is anchored.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact 
For further information please contact hiring manager and Head of PSQ Project Office, Ditte Wichmann at +4530793284 or Head of Master Data Management, Louise Munkholm Bruun at +4530775119. 

Deadline
9 April 2025.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Relevant candidates may be interviewed before deadline.
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.