Cloud & Data Engineer

About the Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Seattle reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Position

The US LabOps IT team within R&D (Research & Development) supports the strategic digital transformation imperative within the R&D organization, crucial for realizing our scientific strategy. The Cloud and Data Engineer will be on this team and will be responsible for the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and support of the data, middleware, and IT infrastructure used by R&D units across Novo Nordisk, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Relationships

This role reports to the lead of IT LabOps and works closely with employees at Novo Nordisk R&D sites in the North American region, lab and scientific research groups, ADI Tech Delivery org, and broader ADI organization globally (primarily in Denmark).

Essential Functions

• Independently interpret and apply industry standards and NN procedures for developing product requirements and mitigating risks
• Responsible for project deliverables, stakeholder alignment, and supporting project timelines
• Deep dive into complex engineering tasks with limited input from senior engineers
• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure within the pharmaceutical domain, adhering to industry regulations and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data requirements, develop data pipelines, and implement scalable solutions for data storage and processing
• Architect, implement, and manage data models, ETL processes, and data integrations to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives
• Contributes to the optimization of data storage, retrieval, and processing within cloud-based environments, employing best practices for data security and privacy
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud and on-premises infrastructure and data systems, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance

Physical Requirements

Up to 10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with little to no experience
  • High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience required. Equivalent experience requirements for advanced degrees would be an Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience may also be considered
• In addition, you are expected to have:
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of cloud-based data services and tools
  • Strong understanding and experience with DevOps principles, including automation, infrastructure/configuration as code, CI/CD, and related practices
  • Strong understanding of Release Engineering practices with ability to orchestrate CI/CD release trains across multiple agile teams, standardizing build, test, and deployment pipelines to ensure consistent versioning, predictable delivery, and seamless coordination in complex, regulated environments

• Experience with scientific software, such as R, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing, with proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and big data technologies
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with experience in building scalable data pipelines and data processing workflows
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams as well as works independently on project of moderate complexity & with limited instruction for activities of high complexity
• Preferred experience with Security and Vulnerability Assessment: Integrate SAST, SCA, and container security tools into CI/CD pipelines to enforce compliance and proactively remediate risks

The base compensation range for this position is $83,400 to $187,800. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. 

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation depending on the position's level or other company factors. 

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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 defeating 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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.