Project Lead

Do you aspire to be part of a team that applies advanced AI and machine learning techniques to revolutionize healthcare solutions? Are you excited about using your scientific and quantitative skills to drive innovation? If so, join our dynamic AI & Analytics (AIA) department at Novo Nordisk as a Project Lead, Apply today!

The Position

As AIA Project Lead you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of cross-functional projects that leverage data science capabilities to address complex clinical and operation needs.

Your duties will include to:

• Own the project delivery end-to-end, from initiation to close-out
• Lead the project team fostering close collaboration across the functions involved (data science, IT, clinical development, etc.)
• Manage project resources and budget to support a timely and exceptional delivery
• Guide project scoping initiatives and drive stakeholder update
• Drive project-related communication and change management activities

The AIA Project Lead report to the Director of AI Delivery and Strategy. Internal partners include data scientists, biostatisticians, engineers, Global Program Team, senior stakeholders outside AIA, and others across US and Denmark

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience. Degree within biology, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related quantitative discipline preferred.
• PhD/MBA preferred
• Experience in project management within the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare industry, regulated medical device development, or in another regulated field
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscape
• Ability to connect clinical requirements to technical solutions
• Experience with change management activities in a large organization

As a person, you are able to drive diverse and cross-functional teams, with excellent written and oral communication skills

About the Department

The Project Lead is part of the AI Delivery and Strategy team within the AI & Analytics department. AIA applies sophisticated algorithms and machine learning techniques to some of the hardest problems in the discovery and development of new healthcare solutions. By leveraging a blend of scientific, problem-solving, and quantitative skills, we provide superior data insights that empower Novo Nordisk to further develop and deliver life-changing treatments. We work in multidisciplinary teams with strong collaboration across all areas of the organization and engage in external collaborations to ensure access to cutting-edge research and technology.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

May you have any questions, please reach out to DFNC@novonordisk.com

Please submit your application via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs.

Deadline

Apply before April 29th 2023

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.