Portfolio Systems Associate (Denmark, Søborg)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S, Søborg, Denmark, is seeking a Portfolio Systems Associate to turn portfolio data into strategic insights for prioritisation and governance across our digital portfolio.

You will collect, validate and translate data, build dashboards in Power BI, support governance processes and drive scalable analytics using Power Platform and AI tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related quantitative/technical field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, business analytics, reporting, data management, consulting, finance or a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with hands-on experience building dashboards, KPIs and management reporting that support decision‑making.
• Ability to structure, clean and validate data from multiple sources, translating findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Experience working across functions in a global matrix organisation, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot or similar AI/low‑code tools is an advantage, as is experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industries.
• Relevant certification in Power BI, Power Platform, AI productivity tools or project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, Scrum, SAFe) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, validating and maintaining digital portfolio data across product teams, finance and portfolio systems to ensure one reliable view of status, progress, risks and performance.
• Building and updating portfolio dashboards, reports and analyses in Power BI that give leadership clear visibility on progress, financials, dependencies and value realisation.
• Translating portfolio data into concise insights and recommendations that support prioritisation, trade‑off discussions and governance reviews.
• Identifying data gaps, quality issues and process inefficiencies, and proposing practical improvements to tools, templates, automation and reporting flows.
• Coordinating with stakeholders across the ADI matrix to secure timely input, alignment and follow‑up on portfolio reporting and governance materials.
• Supporting portfolio governance processes, including meeting preparation, decision documentation and action follow‑up.
• Contributing to automation opportunities using Power Platform, AI‑enabled tools and modern analytics to make portfolio management more scalable and transparent.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science / Business Analytics / related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Søborg, Denmark

Project Management & Agile

Portfolio Systems Associate

Turn portfolio data into decisions that shape the future of digital health, and see your analytical skills drive real impact across a global R&D organisation.

Your new role

As a Portfolio Systems Associate in the Portfolio Management Group within AI & Digital Innovation (ADI), you will be the engine behind portfolio transparency, collecting, structuring and translating complex data into clear insights that inform prioritisation, governance and strategic decision‑making across our digital portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting, validating and maintaining digital portfolio data across product teams, finance and portfolio systems to ensure one reliable view of status, progress, risks and performance
• Building and updating portfolio dashboards, reports and analyses in Power BI that give leadership clear visibility on progress, financials, dependencies and value realisation
• Translating portfolio data into concise insights and recommendations that support prioritisation, trade‑off discussions and governance reviews
• Identifying data gaps, quality issues and process inefficiencies, and proposing practical improvements to tools, templates, automation and reporting flows
• Coordinating with stakeholders across the ADI matrix to secure timely input, alignment and follow‑up on portfolio reporting and governance materials
• Supporting portfolio governance processes, including meeting preparation, decision documentation and action follow‑up
• Contributing to automation opportunities using Power Platform, AI‑enabled tools and modern analytics to make portfolio management more scalable and transparent

Your new department

In Research & Development, you'll be part of a unit that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity, AI tools, and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence, we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.

Within R&D, the Portfolio Management Group (PMG) in ADI is responsible for enabling data‑driven portfolio management across digital products and initiatives. The team drives portfolio transparency, governance support and continuous improvement, ensuring that leadership has the insights needed to make informed decisions about where to invest, prioritise and scale. You will join a collaborative, improvement‑oriented team working at the intersection of data, analytics and strategic decision‑making.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for someone who is analytically sharp, digitally curious and energised by turning messy data into clear direction.

You'll bring with you:

• A Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related quantitative/technical field
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, business analytics, reporting, data management, consulting, finance or a similar analytical role
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, with hands‑on experience building dashboards, KPIs and management reporting that support decision‑making
• Ability to structure, clean and validate data from multiple sources, translating findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Experience working across functions in a global matrix organisation, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Familiarity with Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot or similar AI/low‑code tools is an advantage, as is experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industries
• Relevant certification in Power BI, Power Platform, AI productivity tools or project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, Scrum, SAFe) is a plus

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, your analytical work connects directly to something bigger, ensuring the right digital investments reach patients faster. Here, curiosity and a drive to improve are valued as much as technical skill. You will join a company where collaboration across disciplines is the norm, where data‑driven thinking shapes real decisions, and where your growth is supported through exposure to global stakeholders, cutting‑edge tools and a culture that encourages you to reach further. When you join us, you become part of a century‑long mission to defeat serious chronic diseases, now powered by digital ambition and AI‑enabled ways of working.

What we offer

Beyond meaningful work and a globally connected team, you'll find competitive benefits designed for your life stage, real investment in your professional development, and an environment where diverse perspectives strengthen our collective impact.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600 to 734,400 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

Deadline

Please submit applications by 1st September 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.