AI Governance Lead

Are you ready to use your AI expertise to revolutionize healthcare while ensuring AI is developed and used ethically and responsibly? At Novo Nordisk, we are shaping a future where AI governance plays a critical role in patient safety and regulatory compliance. Join us as an AI Governance Lead and drive the implementation of enterprise-wide AI governance processes.

This is a full-time position, primarily located in Ørestaden, with flexible working options.

Behind the Title

As an AI Governance Lead in the Responsible AI Team, you will ensure that Novo Nordisk remains at the forefront of good machine learning practices, with patient safety and privacy as top priorities. You will be responsible for translating legal and regulatory requirements into operational AI governance structures, ensuring the adoption of responsible AI practices across the company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating across the company to mature the AI governance framework within Novo Nordisk, ensuring compliance with AI regulations such as  EU AI Actand other relevant regulations.
• Chairing the AI Governance Focus Group within Digital, Data & IT, driving discussions and decision-making on responsible AI strategies.
• Managing AI governance initiatives, ensuring policies and best practices are embedded into AI/ML projects.
• Developing and maintaining technical guidelines on responsible AI, fostering adoption across the organization.
• Contributing to Novo Nordisk’s Responsible AI toolbox, curating techniques and tools for ethical AI development.
• Representing the department in focus groups, expert panels, and regulatory discussions on AI governance and compliance.

Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that AI solutions at Novo Nordisk are compliant, robust, and effective, supporting both innovation and regulatory requirements.

Which Competencies to Bring

We are looking for a strategic leader with a strong technical background in AI governance and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, FDA, EMA, GxP) and the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable governance strategies.
• A strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their real-world implications.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience in leading workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams, and disseminating AI governance knowledge.
• A strong interest in developing robust and effective machine learning products—experience in this area is a plus.

You are a collaborative leader, passionate about ethical AI, and eager to drive responsible AI adoption across an enterprise environment.

About the Department

The Responsible AI Team at Novo Nordisk is at the heart of AI governance and compliance, ensuring that AI technologies are used ethically, transparently, and in alignment with global regulations. Our team works closely with data scientists, AI engineers, legal experts, and regulatory professionals to establish governance frameworks, technical guidelines, and best practices that safeguard AI-driven innovation across Novo Nordisk.

By joining our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AI policies, driving regulatory discussions, and helping Novo Nordisk maintain its position as a leader in responsible AI within the pharmaceutical industry.

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.

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Contact

For further information please contact Thomas Henckel at tyyh@novonordisk.com

Deadline

3 April 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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.