Senior Information Security Architect for acquired manufacturing companies

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Would you like to become an important part of our exciting journey and help us in developing and improving Manufacturing Security in Novo Nordisk? If so, then this could be your chance to bring your personal ambition and passion to work and help change diabetes for generations to come. 

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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced senior information security architect. In this position, you will focus on protecting information security within manufacturing companies we have acquired, which have yet to be fully integrated into our existing infrastructure and systems. As this is a newly emerging area, it offers a unique opportunity to shape our information security architecture and transform it into a competitive advantage. 
 

Your responsibilities are to:

• Collaborate with relevant teams to define what is the right way to implement our security target architecture for our activities in the acquired companies. Due to the nature of the acquired companies not being fully integrated, the security target architecture must be interpreted to fit the purpose. This means that it may be necessary to define both integration and stand-alone scenarios.
• Facilitate secure connections between the acquired companies and Novo Nordisk to ensure seamless collaboration
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Function as a trusted advisor between Global Information Security and the rest of Novo Nordisk, especially the IT and manufacturing organisation, to ensure alignment on security objectives

Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or a related field
• Proven experience in technical information security, preferably in an M&A or integration context
• Specialist knowledge of industrial automation control systems and terms like ICS, DCS, SCADA, Risk assessments and GxP
• Specialist knowledge of network security and/or hybrid cloud solutions 
• Experience with making yourself understood by people with a different background than yours, both in writing and through presentations and personal interaction
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus

You will be collaborating with many different people, ranging from your information security colleagues and technical experts, to senior management, business colleagues and people who are far from your daily life. You will therefore navigate different situations and personalities. You will succeed if you are diplomatic and enjoy an unpredictable workday. Many of your tasks require you to be active and take the initiative to find a good pragmatic solution on your own. Therefore, it must be natural for you to reach out to your colleagues for guidance and alignment. Your stakeholders will expect you to be calm and approachable and always deliver what you have promised. 

It is a requirement that you can pass a security background check. 

About the department 

With this role, we welcome you to Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT) and a journey of digital transformation and innovation where IT makes a real difference for millions of patients worldwide. It’s a global journey with 4000+ colleagues worldwide. 

You will be a member of the Business Integration team, where you will ensure information security measures are in place and advise both Line of Business and the DD&IT organisation on protecting our assets during due diligence and integration projects. The team is part of the overall M&A network at Novo Nordisk, which collectively works on realising value from our strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and integrations. This provides a unique insight into the full value chain of Novo Nordisk. 

The Business Integration team is part of a global information security community with colleagues located in Denmark, USA, India, and Mexico. Our area consists of leading experts in various areas ranging from core information security operations and business information security advisory, to manufacturing security and security risk management, governance, and strategy. 

Join the Novo Nordisk family

Founded in Denmark in 1923, Novo Nordisk has become one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. To fulfil this purpose, we pioneer scientific breakthroughs, expand access to our medicines, and work to prevent and ultimately cure disease. That said, we are anything but linear. 

With us, your skills, commitment, and ambition help us change patients’ lives worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a rewarding and purpose-driven culture with talented and diverse co-workers. Therefore, your professional and personal development is essential for us, and in Novo Nordisk, the sky is the limit for career opportunities. 

Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk

Any questions?
For further information, please contact Kristina I. Jacobsen at: KRIA@novonordisk.com

Deadline
16 March 2025 

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