Commercial AI Excellence Manager

Department – Commercial, GBS

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive business insights? Do you have experience in Commercial analytics with Artificial Intelligence? We are looking for a talented AI Excellence Manager to join our team within the Commercial Global Business Services (GBS) unit at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to our mission of helping millions of people gain access to life-saving innovative solutions, then read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As a Global Commercial AI Excellence Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will be responsible to lead AI Excellence/SWAT team and drive the acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to optimize forecasting, payer evidence and pricing strategies. Responsible for highest quality deliverables according to the plan, driving innovation in AI/ML efforts. Responsible for driving the team performance, wellbeing and development.  This function requires strong leadership and ability to collaborate across boundaries with HQ and regions, Business Areas & affiliates.

• Responsible for high quality planning and execution of data, analytics and (Gen)AI strategy focused on but not limited to patient segmentation, risk prediction modelling, Price sensitivity and revenue optimization algorithms, new product & inline product forecasting.

• Partner effectively with a cross functional team, including data engineering, data analytics, and line of business PSAP teams and prioritize new development work and ongoing maintenance based on business value, estimated effort, and individual skills and/or development goals.

• Build and lead a team of data scientists and drive recruitment in the team and ensure high performing talent is hired and retained.

• Drive Performance management through constant feedback mechanism to recognize and reward high performers and partner with the team in developing career journeys and ensure developmental opportunities.

• Be a role model for the team and live the Novo Nordisk Way and responsible for employee wellbeing, health, and safety of team members.

Qualifications

• University master’s degree in Biostatistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences or equivalent.

• Master’s degree/ bachelor’s with Minimum 10+ years of experience in data science, preferably within FMCG, banking/insurance, pharma or consultancy.

• Documented experience with data science and Machine learning applications.

• Specialized on forecasting, risk prediction, pricing analytics and modelling.

• Fundamental understanding of Python, R, SQL, RDBMS, NoSQL databases and big data solutions.

• 5+ years leading a Data Science Team and 3+ years leading Business intelligence teams.

• Strong experience in Project Management.

About the department

The Commercial, Global Business Services (GBS) unit is responsible for driving deliverables for multiple Corporate Vice President (CVP) areas within Commercial & Corporate Affairs, including Insulin, GLP-1 and Obesity Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Planning, and Commercial Operations. The unit also supports BioPharma global marketing for Haemophilia and growth disorders. With a fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere, the GBS unit offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can make a difference in driving the success of our business.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

30th May 2025.

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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.