IT Professional for Digital Solutions in Drug Development

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking an IT Professional for Digital Development to drive IT systems enabling CMC and API development. You will work with scientists, technicians, vendors, and IT stakeholders to design, implement, and maintain compliant systems for research, data management, and lab operations.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, cybersecurity, and governance to ensure reliable, validated digital labs within Novo Nordisk's GMP framework.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, IT, computer science or equivalent.
• Experience with IT technologies such as MS operating systems incl. Active Directory.
• Interest in IT systems, automation platforms and computerized laboratory equipment in a regulated industry.
• Basic understanding of GMP, validation, qualification, or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, patch management, backup and recovery solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operation and maintenance of laboratory IT systems/solutions and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders to support delivery and integration of solutions.
• Assist in implementing cybersecurity, standardization, and governance requirements.
• Support lifecycle management activities, including patching, backups, system monitoring and documentation.
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement to maintain system performance.
• Support implementation, qualification, and validation activities in GMP compliant environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

Patch management

Backup and recovery

Education

Master's degree in engineering, IT, computer science or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

IT Professional for Digital Solutions in Drug Development

Category: Business Support & Administration

Location: Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Join us as an IT Professional and help shape the digital solutions that enable innovation in pharmaceutical process development. In this role, you will work hands-on with IT systems related to laboratory work, automation platforms, and compliance-driven solutions that support reliable and efficient drug development. You will become part of a collaborative environment where IT, science, and digitalisation come together - offering you a unique opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to solutions that make a real difference.

Your new role

As an IT Professional in Digital Development, you will help drive the IT systems and digital solutions that enable Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) development. Working closely with scientists, laboratory technicians, vendors, and IT stakeholders, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of compliant and reliable systems supporting research, process development, data management, and laboratory operations.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the operation and maintenance of laboratory IT systems/solutions and automation platforms
• Collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders to support delivery and integration of solutions
• Assist in implementing cybersecurity, standardization, and governance requirements
• Support lifecycle management activities, including patching, backups, system monitoring, and documentation
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain stable and efficient system performance
• Support implementation, qualification, and validation activities in compliance with GMP and quality requirements

You will also help prepare documentation, contribute to the development of procedures and operational practices as systems transition from project into operations, support training of systems.

Your new department

You will join Digital Development, a team dedicated to enabling digitalisation across CMC Drug Development. We work closely with process development and IT stakeholders to ensure that laboratory systems are reliable, compliant, and fit for purpose.

As part of the team, you will collaborate with skilled IT, digital, and software professionals, contribute to digital transformation initiatives, and gain hands-on experience in a highly specialised pharmaceutical development environment.

Your skills and qualifications

We imagine that you are curious, structured, and motivated by solving technical challenges in collaboration with others. You may already have experience from a regulated environment, or you are eager to learn how IT systems support pharmaceutical development.

You also bring:

• A Master's degree in engineering, IT, computer science or equivalent
• Experience with IT technologies such as MS operating systems incl. Active Directory
• An interest in IT systems, automation platforms and computerized laboratory equipment, preferably within a regulated industry
• Basic understanding of GMP, validation, qualification, or regulated environments is an advantage
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, patch management, backup, and recovery solutions

You are a strong collaborator and clear communicator, and you enjoy working across teams to find good solutions together. On a personal level, you are structured, curious, and proactive. You take ownership of your tasks, enjoy learning new technologies, and contribute positively to shared team goals. You are detail-oriented and quality-conscious, and you are able to explain technical information in a clear and accessible way to colleagues and stakeholders.

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. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 570.200 to DKK 838.100, corresponding to the level of the position.

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 .

Deadline

9 September 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.