Lead Data Engineer

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Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives in data engineering across Novo Nordisk?  We’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to drive innovation and optimization in the development of data infrastructure and pipelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality data management solutions.   

Join our department in Ballerup, DK or Bangalore, India and make an impact on a global scale.

Your new role 
As Lead Data Engineer at Novo Nordisk, you will be anchoring the below responsibilities:

• Define and enable the implementation of the best practices, standards, tools and services for data engineering, ensuring efficient data management.
• Enable the implementation of data pipelines, data platforms and tools by providing engineers automation and optimization capabilities to ensure the creation of FAIR data products.
• Design and implement agentic AI systems that can autonomously monitor, optimize, and remediate data pipelines with minimal human intervention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address technical requirements in addition to implementing efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain multi-agent systems that collaborate to orchestrate complex data workflows, from ingestion to transformation and delivery.

• Implement observability frameworks for agentic AI systems, ensuring transparency, auditability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Work in a high-performance team that fosters a culture of professional growth while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Your new department

You will be part of the AI Foundation area, in the Data Engineering Enablement department of Data Foundation. Data Foundation is globally distributed and has for mission to harness the power of Data and Artificial Intelligence, integrating it seamlessly into the fabric of Novo Nordisk's operations. We provide the foundation to integrate the areas of Data and Artificial Intelligence throughout the whole organization, empowering Novo Nordisk to realize its strategic ambitions to create a connected data landscape. We drive the innovation, process definition, and platform implementation in the areas of data governance, data engineering design, master data management, metadata management, data marketplace, and data quality aligned with business priorities.

Your skills and qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in data, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.

• Experience of 8+ years of in the domain of software and data engineering, with relevant 4+ years in Data Pipeline Engineering and Integration. Demonstrated experience in leading complex data engineering projects is essential.

• Strong proficiency in Databricks and a deep understanding of its core functions and tools to optimize data workflows and analytics.
• Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python, especially for data manipulation, automation, and model development.
• Proficient in SQL for complex query development, performance tuning, and data extraction across varied databases.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools, ensuring smooth and reliable software delivery and code deployments.
• Expertise in data modelling, data integration, metadata management, and data governance to establish robust and scalable data architectures.
• Proven experience in data quality frameworks and implementation, including data profiling, quality metrics, monitoring and remediation strategies across complex data ecosystems

• Experience in designing scalable data engineering solutions, working closely with business.

On a personal note, we are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and evolving field. You should be adaptable to ambiguity, curious about emerging technologies, and committed to fostering collaboration across teams. Your ability to inspire innovation, drive business outcomes, and lead with inclusivity will be critical to your success in this role. As the landscape of agentic AI rapidly evolves, you should demonstrate enthusiasm for experimenting with cutting-edge autonomous systems while maintaining a pragmatic approach to production readiness and risk management. We are looking for candidates who have proven leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and adept stakeholder management to guide virtual technical teams and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, please contact Theofanis Spanos, Associate Director, at tfsn@novonordisk.com

Deadline

5th of February 2026

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 will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.