Head of Platform Governance

1 week ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Are you passionate about data and AI platforms? Do you have the leadership skills to drive innovation and governance in a global setting? We are looking for a Head of Platform Governance to join our dynamic team at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a significant impact, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

This role is based in Denmark or Bangalore, India but we are open to hiring in other global office hubs.

The position

As the Head of Platform Governance, you will play a critical role in overseeing the development and execution of the global data and AI platform roadmap. Your mission will be to ensure the integrity, trustworthiness, and user-centric design of our platforms, aligning them with Novo Nordisk's ambitious goals. Reporting to the VP of Platform Engineering, you will lead a team dedicated to governance, lifecycle management, and value stream coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the execution of the global data and AI platform roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  2. Establish governance frameworks, security, compliance, and risk management activities for platform operations.
  3. Drive cross-team collaboration and manage PI planning and scrum ceremonies to streamline processes and optimize platform functionality.
  4. Ensure the platform is reliable, user-centric, and cost-efficient through FinOps, observability, and workload monitoring.
  5. Foster team development, recruitment, and leadership, maintaining an inspiring and psychologically safe work environment.

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
  2. 5–10+ years of experience in data engineering, platform management, or related roles, with at least 3 years in leadership.
  3. Expertise in IT and cloud infrastructure, software engineering, data analytics, and cloud security.
  4. Proven experience with governance, compliance, and risk management in highly regulated industries.
  5. Strong proficiency in FinOps, DevOps, and observability tools and practices.

On a personal note, you are a leader who inspires and motivates global, cross-functional teams. With exceptional communication skills, you excel at engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Your collaborative and strategic mindset allows you to navigate and thrive in a matrixed organization, driving impactful results.

About the Department

The Global Data & AI Platform Engineering department at Novo Nordisk is a newly established and strategically integral team dedicated to building and enabling the Novo Nordisk Global Data & AI platform. This platform is designed to serve and scale all data, AI, and analytics use cases across the organization. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering collaboration across multiple disciplines, the department drives the development, governance, and optimization of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with Novo Nordisk's pharmaceutical R&D, clinical, production, and commercial priorities.

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.

Contact

For further information, please contact VP of Platform Engineering Thomas Brøndum Bersang Larsen at

Deadline

12 January 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 or CV.

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.

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