People Leader for Data Engineering

Would you like to be part of leading the digital transformation in Novo Nordisk? Are you an engaged and motivating leader who has experience with product teams and the field of software and data engineering? Do you think being a leader is more about servant leadership and developing your team and less about managing people?

Then read on.

About DD&IT Development
We are a dedicated unit of around 170 people in Denmark, 65 in India and 15 in Poland responsible for the implementation, development and operation of projects and applications used for clinical trials and pharmaceutical product approvals. We work closely together with our colleagues in the line of business helping them achieve their goals through digital solutions.  You will be part of an agile, inspiring and ambitious work environment, where teamwork is key. 

The job

As our new People Leader, you will play a pivotal part in fostering a culture of excellence in software development practices, cloud infrastructure management, and data governance at Novo Nordisk. You will lead one of our engineering groups, helping our developers with the adoption of best-in-class software development methodologies, ensuring robust cloud infrastructure, and championing data governance principles. Your primary focus will be on coaching and developing individuals within the team, guiding them in adhering to industry-leading software development practices.

You will be entrusted with the task of attracting, nurturing, and retaining top talent, overseeing their recruitment, onboarding, and continuous advancement. You will join the DD&IT Development Tech and Validation leadership team. In this team you will be jointly responsible for the setting the strategy and will be instrumental in steering the technical direction and ensuring the successful execution of our department initiatives.

Qualifications

• An academic background in a relevant field e.g. Computer Science, Engineering or Business
• 3+ years of leadership experience from a similar role
• Experience in navigating in large organizations and working with distributed teams
• Experience supporting a lean-agile transformation through personal advocacy, engagement, and leadership
• Background within data engineering or software engineering

We are looking for someone who is passionate about data & software engineering and people leadership. A candidate who gets energized from working with people in a fast-moving environment. You are a natural servant leader, looking to challenge the status quo and inspire the people in the team. You understand the importance of securing a safe and sound environment, driving high performing teams with a nice and relaxed yet productive atmosphere in a highly diverse organisation.

Working for Novo Nordisk

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. 

Contact
For further information, please contact Emma Eng, Head of DD&IT development Tech and Validation emri@novonordisk.com +4530796451

Deadline
2 December 2024

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

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.