Data Governance Professional

Cari; København; Hybrid; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Data Governance Professional to join the IT Process & Compliance team. You will develop privacy requirements, translate rules into practical IT guidance, and support data owners across the data lifecycle.

This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or those starting in governance, compliance and technology. You will collaborate with stakeholders to simplify compliance and enable responsible use of AI across the organization.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in law, IT, digital governance, data science or business.
• Foundation or interest in privacy, data protection and AI governance.
• Curiosity about IT solutions, data collection and retention.
• Analytical ability to translate complex info into actionable steps.
• Good collaboration and stakeholder follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining privacy requirements and controls for IT solutions across the data lifecycle.
• Work with process owners to keep content current and drive governance changes.
• Provide practical privacy and AI compliance support to IT teams and data owners.
• Lead DER coordination within Enterprise IT and drive local network activities.
• Contribute to privacy, AI and data security policies and frameworks with stakeholders.
• Help shape projects to improve data management and simplify compliance processes.
• Develop training and communications to make requirements easier to apply.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in law IT governance data science or business

Job description

Location: Ballerup - Copenhagen , Zealand , Denmark Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Finance, Banking & Insurance Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Graduate, Health, Nursing & Social Services, Information Technology, Legal, Media, Science

Job Title: Data Governance Professional, Privacy and AI Compliance

Department: Enterprise IT & Quality

Key responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing privacy requirements, controls and guidance for IT solutions, translating regulatory and internal requirements into practical expectations across the IT and data lifecycle.
• Working with relevant specialists and process owners to keep this content current, address gaps and agree changes through the relevant governance processes.
• Providing practical support to IT teams and data owners on privacy and AI compliance, including documenting processing activities, supporting risk and impact assessments, and following up on agreed actions.
• Acting as Lead DER for Enterprise IT, driving and maintaining our local DER network, coordinating shared activities and helping colleagues carry out their responsibilities.
• Contributing to policies and frameworks covering privacy, AI and data science, and information security, in collaboration with stakeholders across Novo.
• Helping shape and deliver projects that improve how we manage, use and protect data, including simplifying compliance processes and supporting implementation of requirements and controls.
• Developing and delivering guidance, training and communication that make requirements easier to understand and apply.

You will have a defined area of responsibility, with specialist support and clear routes for decisions and escalation on complex matters.

New department

IT Process & Compliance defines, governs and continuously improves fit-for-purpose IT and data processes. We help the organisation meet regulatory expectations and provide insight and practical partnering to strengthen compliance across Novo.

Our work covers process management, compliance awareness and partnering, and support for audits and inspections. We also drive the privacy agenda across Enterprise IT, helping the organisation protect personal information and meet data protection requirements.

We work closely with stakeholders across Novo to turn requirements and identified issues into practical improvements. You will join colleagues with different professional backgrounds who work together across policy development, operational compliance and project delivery.

Your skills & qualifications

You are at the beginning of your career and want to develop at the intersection of governance, compliance and technology. You may be a recent graduate or have some relevant experience from employment, a student position, an internship or project work.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant degree, for example in law, IT, digital governance, data science or business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A foundation or interest in privacy and data protection, gained through study or practical experience, and an interest in AI governance, data governance and information security.
• Curiosity about how IT solutions, AI and data science work, including how data is collected, used, shared and retained.
• An analytical approach and the ability to translate complex information into clear explanations and practical actions.
• Good collaboration skills and the confidence to ask questions, seek input and follow up with stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

You enjoy both analysing a problem and completing the work needed to solve it. You organise your tasks, take responsibility for agreed deliverables and recognise when specialist input is needed. You look for ways to make compliance simpler and more effective.

We do not expect you to be a specialist in every area. We expect you to bring a relevant foundation, sound judgement and a willingness to learn.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. As we continue our digital transformation journey, you'll find exciting opportunities to grow your expertise while working alongside talented colleagues who share your passion for excellence. When you join us, you're not just optimizing processes – you're enabling innovations that span generations.

What we offer (Salary, incentives, benefits)

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600.00 to 734,400.00 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.
• 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.

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