Data Engineer

Do you have a background in data and a passion for using data and automation methodologies to generate meaningful insights and solve real business problems? Are you keen on working in a complex stakeholder landscape and have expertise in collecting and modelling large, unstructured data?

If so, submit an application to join Novo Nordisk Procurement's Advanced Analytics team. Together, we can drive the analytics journey even further and produce greater advantages for our patients all over the world. Apply now!

The position

As a Data Engineer in Corporate Procurement, you will work in close collaboration with experienced project managers, system experts, analytics partners and Procurement professionals across our global organisation to drive value creation by leveraging advanced analytics.

You will be part of the Advanced Analytics team consisting of strong and experienced analysts, data partners, and data engineers where you will be responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining high-quality automated data pipeline architecture in Azure and Alteryx, incl. building SQL-based data processing and transformation logic
• Driving continuous improvements in our ETL process to further improve data quality and availability
• Orchestrating data integration workflows and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data for an ongoing system integration project
• Developing, deploying, and optimising data-driven applications in other platforms (e.g. Python and Power Platform) to drive efficiency gains in strategic projects

Qualifications

As our ideal candidate, you are expected to:

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar with excellent results
• Have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields, preferably involving unstructured big data collection and modelling using various data sources
• Navigate within a complex stakeholder landscape
• Have hands-on experience with ETL tools like Alteryx, Azure and SQL (while experience with other tools such as Python and Power Platform is a plus)
• Experience with NoSQL databases is considered a plus

As a person, you are structured in your problem-solving approach, detail-oriented while being able to maintain a holistic perspective, curious, think out of the box and willing to explore multiple unconventional approaches. Your colleagues can describe you as a strong team member with a proactive, can-do attitude.

About the department

Corporate Procurement is the Centre of Excellence for procurement in Novo Nordisk. We are responsible for the global procurement strategy, processes, and systems. We negotiate contracts covering more than DKK 65 billion of Novo Nordisk’s spend. Global Procurement has 500 employees around the world with the largest hubs in Denmark, India and the US.

A key enabler for taking Procurement to the next level will be to leverage holistic insights to drive value in and from procurement. The Advanced Analytics team is responsible for driving this journey.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk we don't wait for change. We drive it. 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. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further information, please contact the Senior Director of Advanced Technology, An Tran at +45 3077 6961.

Deadline

5 December 2024

Please note that applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis so we encourage you 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 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.