Lead Data Engineer

Are you passionate about using Data and AI to improve patients' lives? Do you enjoy crafting and delivering high-quality solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative, dynamic, and multinational environment with experts from across various domains? If so, you might be the perfect fit for the Global Data & AI Insights and Analytics team at Novo Nordisk. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing clinical trials and #bringingdatatolife. Explore more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position
As a Lead Data Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the implementation of converting and ingesting historical clinical trial data for AI and analytical purposes.
• Driving data engineering best practices, standards, and governance processes.
• Leading the team in backlog refinement, sprint planning, and execution.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines to support analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and recommending innovations to enhance our data capabilities.

Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should bring:

• A Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Life Sciences.
• Extensive knowledge working with Databricks and Azure.
• Experience working in the Clinical data domain and familiarity with standards like CDISC SDTM, ADaM, MedDRA, etc.
• Experience in creating and leading high-performance teams.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle in the life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of scientific objectives for the development of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular health medicines is a plus.

About the Department
You will be part of the Global Data & AI team. Our globally distributed department harnesses the power of Data and Artificial Intelligence, integrating it seamlessly into the fabric of Novo Nordisk's operations. We serve as the vital link, connecting the realms of Data and Artificial Intelligence throughout the entire organization, empowering Novo Nordisk to achieve its strategic ambitions through our pivotal initiatives.

The atmosphere is fast-paced and dynamic, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. We work closely with various business domains to create actionable insights and drive commercial excellence.

Join us and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 67,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk. Discover the cutting-edge technologies behind Novo Nordisk's life-changing innovations.

Not the right job for you? Explore other digital areas within Novo Nordisk.
Even if this job is not the right match for you, Novo Nordisk might still have something to offer. Our many digital teams work in various areas of technology every day – from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. Our digital experts make a tangible impact on lives worldwide. Want to learn more about how we do this? Go explore on Tech.life at Novo Nordisk

Contact
For further information, please contact XYZ.Mikkel Bruun at IBUU@novonordisk.com

Deadline

3 April 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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.