Sustainability AI Product Lead

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a senior AI strategist to lead sustainability AI initiatives. You will shape the AI roadmap, collaborate with SMEs and external partners to deploy AI solutions, and drive data-driven improvements across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and staying ahead of technology trends. It requires a strong background in engineering/data science and a master’s degree, with a global sustainability focus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record (+5 years) delivering AI use cases in a large corporate setting.
• Master’s degree within Engineering, Data Science, IT, economics or similar.
• External network with peers, companies and relevant partners.
• Profound knowledge and experience within Data governance, platforms and digital solutions.
• Technical understanding of Python, Julia, R or other similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the AI strategy and roadmap across sustainability, including design, development, and implementation of AI solutions with SMEs and external partners.
• Drive AI usage across the data landscape and set KPIs for improvements.
• Act as AI lighthouse for the department and drive new ways of working for AI deployment.
• Lead a cross-functional working group fostering innovation and technical sparring across global sustainability.
• Deliver insights and support to leadership, staying at the forefront of technological development.

Skills

AI strategy

Python

Julia

R

Data governance

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Data Science/IT/Economics

Job description

Your new role

We are now offering a truly exciting and challenging role where you will play a significant part in transforming the way we operate within sustainability. This position offers the possibility to engage with stakeholders across the value chain of Novo Nordisk to generate and build AI use cases within sustainability. Furthermore, you will lead the transformation of how we work with data applying AI and be the lighthouse for sustainability colleagues when it comes to changing their ways of working.

• Develop and lead the AI strategy and concrete roadmap across sustainability, including design, development, and implementation of AI solutions from ideation through deployment together with the subject matter expert teams and external partners to drive value, scale, and impact.


• Drive the use of AI across our data landscape to ensure optimisations; set and track KPIs on improvement within this field


• Act as an AI lighthouse for the department driving new ways of working to advance AI deployment


• Lead a cross functional working group fostering new innovation and technical sparring across the global sustainability area


• Deliver insights and support to leadership teams including staying on the forefront of the technological development

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Proven track record (+5 years of experience) in implementing and delivering AI use cases in a large corporate setting


• A master’s degree within Engineering, Data Science, IT, economics or similar and possibility relevant supplementary training in AI and sustainability


• External network with peers, companies and relevant partners


• Profound knowledge and experience within Data governance, platforms and digital solutions


• Technical understanding of one or more coding languages such as Python, Julia, R or other similar tools


• Experience within collaboration with external stakeholders to obtain the necessary understanding and knowledge whether this may be in the domain or the technical area of AI


• Business acumen through consultancy or larger corporations are a pre-requisite

As a person we are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a fast-paced, diverse team and at the same time can work with a high degree of independence. You support those around you and work in a highly structured manner with a clear eye for details. Someone who is proactive and collaborative. You are ambitious and naturally focused on your deliverable. You bring the ability to deep dive into models and also to communicate with those with less technical insight than you. Finally, you have strong communication skills, both oral and written English. The ideal candidate excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across different functions.

Your new department

The Sustainability Data Solutions and AI team is part of the Sustainability Strategy and Insights Department in Novo Nordisk. The team consists of highly skilled data analysts and data engineers as well as business analysts who drive data analytics on the sustainability agenda on behalf of Novo Nordisk. The Department is currently consisting of 7 people in HQ, 2 colleagues in Poland and 2 colleagues in Bangalore, India. We work closely with stakeholders across Novo Nordisk to implement the sustainability strategy across our entire value chain.

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

At Novo Nordisk, 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 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 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.

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Contact

For further information, please contact Kim Bang Salling, Director, Sustainability Data Solutions and AI

Deadline

September 9th, 2026

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

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.