Vice President of R&ED Data and Analytics

Are you ready for a life-changing career at Novo Nordisk? Working at Novo Nordisk is never just a job, it is an opportunity to have a life-changing career – you grow professionally, and you impact the lives of our patients for better.  Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 100 years of driving change for better health and is headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and rare diseases. We employ more than 59,000 people in 80 offices around the world, and market our products in 170 countries.

In the Global Data & AI organisation, we are currently looking for a Vice President R&ED Data and Analytics, who will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of the company’s data-driven initiatives with a focus on data management.

The Position

You will report directly to the Corporate Vice President of Global Data & AI, responsible to lead an organisation of 30 direct reports and +90 indirectly. You will be responsible for driving innovation in data management, analytics, and advanced technologies (e.g., AI/ML) to accelerate drug development, and regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clinical operations, regulatory, and commercial teams to create actionable insights that enhance decision-making and foster scientific breakthroughs.

As main accountabilities, you will be responsible for:

1. Data strategy & leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company’s goals in clinical trials, and regulatory pathways together with line of business
• Ensure the seamless integration of data from various sources (e.g., clinical trials, genomics, real-world data) to support drug development pipelines.
• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, HIPAA).

2. Advanced Analytics & Innovation:

• Lead the development of data, advanced analytics products and platforms utilizing machine learning, AI, and bioinformatics to extract insights from complex clinical datasets.
• Collaborate with scientific and clinical leaders to identify areas where data-driven approaches can optimize development processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of emerging technologies, such as AI-driven drug discovery, digital biomarkers, and predictive analytics.

3. Technology Infrastructure & Tools:

• Oversee the design and management of scalable data architecture and technology platforms that support high-volume data processing (e.g., cloud-based infrastructures, data lakes).
• Ensure interoperability of data systems across functions such as research, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial.
• Lead efforts to build or integrate new technologies and tools that facilitate real-time data analysis, visualization, and collaboration.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance drug development efforts.
• Partner with IT team supporting line of business to ensure the data and analytics solutions are well integrated in business architecture and business portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, research institutions, and technology vendors.
• Collaborate with the regulatory and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and requirements for clinical trial data submissions.

5. Team Leadership & Development:

• Expected to demonstrate a strong and visible leadership of the area
• Build and lead a high-performing and distributed team of product managers, data engineers, scientists, analysts, bioinformaticians, and technologists.
• Promote diversity of thought and create an inclusive environment where data innovation can thrive.

6. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all data activities are compliant with global regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Oversee risk management strategies related to data privacy, security, and ethical use of data in drug development.

7. Data and Analytics Global Business Service:

• Establish Data and Analytics global presence with initial development of Business Services in India
• Attract, develop and retain talents and ensure they work in a global delivery model alongside rest of the team

8. Performance Metrics:

• Manage and execute product portfolio within timeline, quality, budget
• Track the advancement of analytics capabilities within the organization
• High satisfaction with the data and analytics services provided by the team.

Qualifications

Outstanding Leadership and communication skills. You hold a master’s degree or PhD in Data, Data Science, Computer Science, AI, or a related field. A Data practitioner, with proven experience moving ideas into productive solution in a regulated industry. 15+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership roles, with at least 7 years in life sciences or pharmaceutical industries working in a global and complex organisation with proven track record of developing and implementing data solutions that accelerate drug discovery. Experience managing large-scale data platforms, including cloud computing, data lakes, and advanced analytics technologies. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data standards specific to the life sciences (e.g., CDISC, SDTM, ADaM), including emerging technologies in the life-sciences domain. Experience working in cross-functional teams as a priority.

As a people manager, you will maintain employee engagement through performance management, coaching and talent development. You will also be a leading inspiration to promote our NN Way values.

Deadline

Apply before November 28, 2024.

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.

Millions rely on us

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive change. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees to change the lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

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.