Head of Digital Innovation Hub

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases. 

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The position

As a Head of Digital Innovation Hub, you will spearhead the continued development of Novo Nordisk digital partnering capability to drive the implementation of new technologies and ideas in collaboration with the extended digital ecosystem. Your role is pivotal in driving our efforts in the Northwest Europe Region, where you will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to find and develop digital partnership opportunities. You will help shape and secure the implementation of global strategic priority projects, as well as identify locally relevant opportunities aligned with our commercial priorities.

Among your responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Digital Innovation Hub UK, driving innovation and growth by connecting with regional and local business units
• Implement digital partnering processes, bringing new ideas and solutions to the forefront.
• Work within a global network of hubs to scale successful solutions and drive digital transformation.
• Position the Digital Innovation Hub in the UK and other Northwest digital health ecosystem and act as a strategic sounding board for our global ecosystem integration objectives.
• Curate information, distil insights, and disseminate knowledge throughout the organization, serving as a trusted advisor well-versed in business challenges and limitations.

You will act as a trusted advisor, sharing insights and understanding business challenges and constraints. In this role, you possess strong communication skills, enabling you to articulate and convey compelling messages to stakeholders across the business. By leveraging your robust communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will drive transformative change.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is located already in the UK and has a proven experience in leading innovation initiatives and driving digital transformation within the pharmaceutical industry/ Medtech, with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. On top of what we would expect:

• Understanding of the general digital health ecosystem and ability to navigate.
• Understanding of business challenges and constraints, with experience in working with regional and local business units.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing opportunities and threats within emerging technologies.
• Experience in developing relationships and working on high-profile cross-functional and multinational initiatives.
• The eagerness and curiosity required to imagine and build something new.

As a person, you will demonstrate resiliency and strong leadership, with the ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating effectively with diverse parties and stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential for this role.

About the Department

The Digital Innovation Hub UK is a joint effort of Global Digital Data & IT, International Operations, and Region Northwest Europe, led by the Commercial Digital Strategy & Partnerships area in Novo Nordisk’s HQ in Denmark. Our team is dedicated to collaborating across our commercial organization to rewire, scale and digitalize the commercial value chain.  The atmosphere is dynamic and agile, with a strong focus on forward-looking initiatives and adaptability.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.

Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to zcno@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

Contact

Please, submit your application with an English version of your CV via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs.

Deadline

Apply before the 19th of September

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.