Director of Research Data Governance

1 month ago


Ballerup, Ballerup Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time
Lead the Way in Data Excellence

Are you passionate about data governance and ensuring compliance, quality, and security throughout the data lifecycle? Do you have a proven track record of creating impactful business results? If so, you might be our new Director of Research Data Governance.

The Position

As the Director of Research Data Governance, your primary goal will be to develop and execute a cohesive research data governance strategy, aligning with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will be responsible for ensuring that the organization's data assets are effectively managed, secure, and leveraged to drive research and development excellence while adhering to geographic and privacy laws and restrictions.

Your Responsibilities
  • Define and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with the organization's research and development goals.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and enforce policies for data privacy, security, and ethical use.
  • Build and manage a team of data governance professionals, providing guidance and support.
  • Manage the entire data lifecycle from acquisition and storage to usage and disposal and ensure proper data lineage and traceability.
  • Develop and implement training programs to promote a culture of data governance awareness and best practices.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving regulations, and emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives while promoting the adoption of innovative approaches to data governance.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management on data governance initiatives, compliance status, and risk assessment findings.
About the Department

The Research Data Governance Department is a newly established organization anchored in Research Data Management. We are geared to champion 'FAIR' at source and support the full Data Management Life Cycle for Research data. The job is located at our headquarters, where we foster a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is making a significant impact on research data governance.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.



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