(Senior) Business Partner

Are you energized by connecting the dots between data, people, and strategy? Do you have a strong consulting toolbox and experience in building business cases while engaging various stakeholders in a complex environment? Then you might be the new Business Partner to join our team. In the Data Science Executive Office we are responsible for driving resource forecasting and strategic prioritisation of projects and initiatives across the entire Data Science organisation.

Apply today and join us for a life-changing career.

The position

As a Business Partner, you will be acting as an internal consultant, operating in the intersection between data analytics, process optimisation, strategic support and project management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate insights to drive decision-making | You will proactively engage and work with stakeholders across the Data Science organisation to identify opportunities to develop and mature business intelligence solutions and deliver actionable insights
• Drive Data Science transformation efforts | You will analyse business data and work closely with subject matter experts to provide recommendations, particularly via business cases, e.g. map business drivers and forecast workload, identify bottlenecks in current processes and map opportunities for improvement
• Advise senior management | You will facilitate workshops and engage with senior stakeholders to understand processes and business drivers where you should feel comfortable facilitating and challenge the discussion
• Communicate complex solutions | You will be communicating advanced data-based analyses to stakeholders across the organisation, both written and verbally

In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of the clinical portfolio and data science related activities. You are expected to think and act as a trusted and proactive sparring partner to the organisation, and you will experience a steep learning curve as well as opportunities for exposure to various parts of our organisation.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have:

• A master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics or a related field, with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in business analysis, strategic planning, project management or a similar role

• Strong problem-solving skills with curiosity to understand and dive into problems systematically while focusing on the overall purpose and end goal
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to interact with people at all levelsof the organisation
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality results and recommendations that support strategic decision-making
• Experience from a large and complex organisation is an asset. Experience from the pharmaceutical industry is considered an additional strength
• Hands-on experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau and/or Alteryx), Agile project management and/or utilising LEAN principles, is a benefit
• Written and spoken English at business level.
• Competent user of Excel and PowerPoint

You are passionate and thrive when making a meaningful impact. You have a data driven approach to problem-solving, a structured approach to task management, and a continuous improvement mindset.

About the Department

The Data Science Executive Office is part of Data Science at Novo Nordisk, located at our headquarters in Søborg, Denmark. With over 1000 employees, Data Science is a vibrant and diverse organisation that is dedicated to leveraging data to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. The Executive Office supports the Data Science Leadership Team and the organisation to ensure sustainable development and alignment on strategic initiatives. The area fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.

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 recognize 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. We believe that diversity is a strength that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Therefore, we seek to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds and identities, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other dimension of diversity.

Contact

For further information please contact Caroline Raben Mogensen on +4530776546 or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers.

Deadline

19th of May 2024. We will process applications as we receive them, so please apply as soon as you can.

There is no requirement to append a cover letter with your application. However, we would appreciate if you could incorporate a brief statement in your resume or CV detailing your motivation for applying. In the interest of promoting an efficient and equitable recruitment process, we kindly request you to exclude any photographs from 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.