Associate Director - P&O and Quality AI Solutions

Novo Nordisk; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 941,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks an Associate Director for P&O and Quality AI Solutions to set the strategic direction for AI across People & Organisation and Quality. You will lead data platforms and AI products that these functions rely on, from build through to operations, delivering measurable business impact for colleagues worldwide.

You will partner with Business Owners and Enterprise AI to align budgets and governance, lead cross-cultural teams, and drive innovations that simplify the AI landscape

Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in software engineering, economics, computer science, data science, AI, business administration or related field
• 8+ years of professional experience, including substantial pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong experience in IT management, programme leadership and strategy development
• Solid experience with AI and data, including translating innovation into scalable solutions and measurable functional impact
• A proven ability to lead through highly specialised employees, delegating responsibility and empowering teams to act
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with experience navigating complex environments
• A structured, results-oriented approach and the ability to anticipate and address internal and external challenges
• An inclusive, empathetic leadership style, with the ability to motivate and inspire others and collaborate respectfully across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategy for P&O and Quality AI Solutions, aligned with broader organisational goals and measurable outcomes
• Act as Solution Owner for relevant P&O and Quality data solutions and AI products, with accountability for development, support, operations, process adherence and operational excellence
• Drive innovation and strategic initiatives that simplify and improve the P&O and Quality data and AI landscape, including AI-native workforce, process transformation and quality-focused use cases
• Lead organisational design, development, training, planning and effective resource use across the area
• Partner with Business Owners, Product Management and Enterprise AI Management on budgets, portfolio prioritisation and investment allocation
• Build stakeholder alignment across Enterprise AI, P&O, Quality and other lines of business, facilitating agreement on governance, operating models and delivery processes
• Provide inclusive people leadership in line with The Novo Way and Enterprise AI leadership principles, creating an atmosphere of trust and openness

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

IT management

AI data strategy

Change management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication

People leadership

Portfolio budgeting

Governance

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Your impact begins here

As Associate Director for P&O and Quality AI Solutions, you will set the strategic direction for AI across People & Organisation and Quality at Novo. You will lead the data platforms and AI products that these functions rely on, from build through to operations, and drive innovation that simplifies the landscape and delivers measurable business impact. Your work will help colleagues worldwide serve people living with serious chronic diseases.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an authentic, credible leader who can set direction, navigate complexity and build trusted relationships across a global organisation. You'll bring:

• A relevant Master's degree, MBA or similar graduate qualification in software engineering, economics, computer science, data science, AI, business administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of professional experience, including substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong experience in IT management, programme leadership and strategy development
• Solid experience with AI and data, including the ability to translate innovation into scalable solutions and measurable functional impact
• A proven ability to lead through highly specialised employees, delegating responsibility and empowering teams to act
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with experience navigating complex environments, handling conflict and building trust
• A structured, results-oriented approach and the ability to anticipate and address internal and external challenges
• An inclusive, empathetic leadership style, with the ability to motivate and inspire others and collaborate respectfully across cultures.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement the strategy for P&O and Quality AI Solutions, aligned with broader organisational goals and measurable outcomes
• Act as Solution Owner for relevant P&O and Quality data solutions and AI products, with accountability for development, support, operations, process adherence and operational excellence
• Drive innovation and strategic initiatives that simplify and improve the P&O and Quality data and AI landscape, including AI-native workforce, process transformation and quality-focused use cases
• Lead organisational design, development, training, planning and effective resource use across the area
• Partner with Business Owners, Product Management and Enterprise AI Management on budgets, portfolio prioritisation and investment allocation
• Build stakeholder alignment across Enterprise AI, P&O, Quality and other lines of business, facilitating agreement on governance, operating models and delivery processes
• Provide inclusive people leadership in line with The Novo Way and Enterprise AI leadership principles, creating an atmosphere of trust and openness

Who you'll work with

In Enterprise IT & Quality, colleagues work across the full Novo Nordisk value chain, staying close to stakeholders to deliver trusted technology, high quality and responsible ways of working. You will join the Enterprise AI – AI Reinvent & Engineering function and lead P&O and Quality AI Solutions, reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Corporate AI Solutions.

The area works at the intersection of business strategy, digital transformation, data, AI delivery and operations. Your closest partners will be senior stakeholders, Business Owners, Product Managers, architects, system and service management, people leaders, finance partners and external vendors. Together, you will create clarity around priorities and move initiatives forward at pace across a global scope.

What you can expect here

You will lead highly specialised teams in an international environment where your expertise shapes decisions across the organisation. The role offers the chance to work at the forefront of AI and technology, broaden your impact across the value chain and grow as a leader. You will be trusted to take ownership and set direction, while being supported to perform at your best in a culture built on curiosity, collaboration and high performance.

What we offer

At Novo, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 940,800.00 to 1,448,700.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.