IAM Architect

Enterprise IT & Quality

Ballerup, Denmark 

Do you want to use your Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Security knowledge to take part in designing and implementing robust IAM solutions in one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world? Do you want to be part of a strong team of IAM Architects and experts, and make a difference by turning IAM into a business enabler? Are you passionate about Identity Security and want to dive into the details of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Role Based Access Management (RBAC)? Then here is your chance to modernize identity management at scale and enable secure transformation across a global healthcare leader.

Your new role

As our new IAM Architect, you will play a crucial role in modernizing identity and access management to support our evolving business needs. You'll utilize your expertise to analyse, implement and maintain business roles while developing and maturing our RBAC and IAM strategies.

Working within the Identity & Access Management function, you'll enable transformation by collaborating with Managers, Product Owners, Project Managers, and architects across the organization to define and deliver IAM-related initiatives that impact thousands of colleagues globally.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing, implementing and maintaining RBAC business roles that support secure and efficient access across Novo Nordisk
• Taking part in developing and implementing tools to support RBAC capabilities
• Contributing to the development and implementation of RBAC and IAM strategies aligned with business objectives
• Designing, architecting, implementing and optimizing IAM solutions that meet current and future needs
• Performing presentations to stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value
• Staying informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, security threats, and modern methodologies to continuously enhance our IAM capabilities
• Providing strategic recommendations for adopting new technologies that strengthen our identity security posture.

Your new department

In Enterprise IT and Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

The Identity & Access Management function is anchored under the VP of Infrastructure in Enterprise IT. Our function ensures that IAM is developed and operated according to Novo Nordisk strategies. You'll join a global Infrastructure & Information Security community with colleagues located in Denmark, USA, and India, all working together to secure and enable our digital transformation.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an IAM or Identity Security professional who can think strategically while delivering practical solutions. You'll bring with you:

• A university degree or similar qualification
• Proven experience with IAM or Identity Security gained through work or university studies
• Knowledge about RBAC is preferred and will strengthen your application
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technological solutions for diverse audiences
• Strong cross-cultural collaboration abilities, with readiness to work in multicultural and diverse environments and navigate cultural nuances
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering results and enabling stakeholders
• Strategic thinking combined with pragmatic execution skills.

As a person, you're a team player with a can-do mindset who is positive by nature and pragmatic in approach. Your heart beats for IAM, and you ideally bring some humour to the workplace. This role is based in Ballerup, Denmark, with travel activity of maximum 10 days per year.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline

April 12th. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.