IT Solution Architect

Are you a seasoned IT Architect with a zeal for shaping the future of healthcare technology? Are you adept at translating complex business requirements into innovative technical solutions? If so, we welcome you to join us as our newest IT Solution Architect for the groundbreaking OrderFlow4Future (OF4F) initiative at Novo Nordisk. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team dedicated to defeating chronic diseases and transforming lives!

Let’s talk about the role
Novo Nordisk is preparing for the future with its new strategic initiative, OF4F. With the aim of doubling sales within the next decade, this project is focused on strengthening and supporting the global supply chain. By enabling a simplified and more automated order processing system, OF4F will enhance the flexibility and scalability of the supply chain. This initiative will standardize and streamline how orders are handled, from the affiliate level to production and warehouse. 

As a part of this initiative, you will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that align with the company's business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that the solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends and provide guidance to the development teams on best practices. 

Your main responsibilities will be to:
•    Ensure the OF4F technical solution (Make To Stock Template) is fit for the identified business requirements from an End-2-End perspective. MTS template is to be rolled out across the entire supply chain organisation; affiliates, production, warehouses, shipping, 4PL, master data governance and QA/Product release. 
•    Verify that the OF4F technical solution is aligned with Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT) Product Supply Architecture and harmonize the solution design with relevant architects across DD&IT, roll out projects, expansions project, and others.
•    Advise the E2E Business architect on business priorities and options available within the ‘Global Conceptual Template’ and help understand business impact of OF4F design decisions. 
•    Collaborate and agree with workstream/implementation leads to align on template design and interface design for solutions and systems, such as, ATTP, PAS-X, EWM, SAP BTP, OMP, etc. 

Which competencies to bring?
To be successful in this role, we believe you can tick most off the following requirements:
•    Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or any other relevant field.
•    Proven extensive work experience in Architect role within SAP logistics area.
•    Experience in managing change within complex organizational structures, including the ability to drive adoption of new IT processes and solutions. 
•    Good understanding of SAP architecture and technical data flow of SAP business processes.
•    Fluent oral and written English is required.
•    Experience in the pharmaceutical sector and knowledge of S/4 Hana will be an advantage.
•    Experience working in any formalized architecture framework, SAFe, GxP (GoodxPractice), or another auditable environment, will also be an advantage.  

On a personal level, you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex technical challenges. Additionally, you are proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are also crucial traits for this role.

The team waiting for you.
You will join the DD&IT team at Novo Nordisk, the department that supports digital transformation and innovation from idea to patient. We are responsible for over 40 global IT systems, delivering solutions to increase efficiency and productivity in production and supply chain activities worldwide. Our strategic objective is to be the IT partner for the business, providing necessary solutions and support to meet Novo Nordisk's production and supply chain needs. Join our global community of over 1100 colleagues and make a difference in saving more patients' lives.

Why 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 57,000 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.
 
Contact  
For further information, please get in touch with Søren Bay Ivarsson at SBIQ@novonordisk.com or Huma Javed at huja@novonordisk.com 

Deadline 
7 May 2024
 
We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, however, the interviews will be called after the end date.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don’t apply for jobs unless they’re 100% “qualified”. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.