R&D IT Architecture Director for AI Strategy

Novo Nordisk A/S; Denmark; On-site; DKK 941,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S seeks a Director, R&D IT Architecture to set the technology direction for Research & Development and AI priorities. You will lead architecture specialists and translate business needs into scalable tech foundations.

You will build a shared architectural vision across applications, platforms and data, partnering with senior leaders worldwide to move science forward for people living with chronic diseases.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT or related field.
• Proven track record leading a specialised function.
• Deep expertise in IT architecture strategy and governance.
• Strong knowledge across infrastructure, APIs, cloud design, plus AI experience.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall direction for R&D IT architecture and communicate a shared vision across the organisation.
• Build roadmaps and align IT governance, architecture processes and technical strategy across applications, platforms and data.
• Lead, develop and plan the work of 10 architecture specialists and oversee contributions from up to five consultants.
• Shape AI and innovation initiatives, ensuring architecture can use existing and new technologies.
• Influence technology decisions by surfacing trade-offs and connecting choices to business value.

Skills

IT architecture

People leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

AI experience

Education

Master's degree in IT / CS / engineering / architecture

Biological Sciences with 10+ years IT experience

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S seeks a Director, R&D IT Architecture to set the technology direction for Research & Development and AI priorities. You will lead architecture specialists and translate business needs into scalable tech foundations.

You will build a shared architectural vision across applications, platforms and data, partnering with senior leaders worldwide to move science forward for people living with chronic diseases.