AI Scientist - AI Governance

Novo Nordisk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 651,000 - 956,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Career development

Employee benefits tailored to your needs

Job summary

Join Novo Nordisk as an AI Scientist, focusing on AI Governance and Enablement within Enterprise AI. This role is pivotal in ensuring responsible AI development across the organization. You will be responsible for translating governance policies into practical tools, assessing AI risks and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has solid expertise in AI/ML, experience in governed industries, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary and incentives, along with opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of generative AI, LLM, or agent-based project experience.
• Experience in risk assessment, bias detection, and fairness metrics.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001.

Responsibilities

• Translate AI principles into practical tools for enterprise use.
• Adapt governance practices for evolving AI systems.
• Assess AI model risk, bias, fairness, and performance.

Skills

AI/ML science background

Project management experience

AI Governance concepts knowledge

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Ability to lead multidisciplinary projects

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

MS Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of AI in healthcare. Build cutting-edge AI platforms that process billions of tokens monthly and empower thousands of innovators across Novo Nordisk to bring AI-driven solutions to patients worldwide. The role can also be based in London, UK.

Your new role

As an AI Scientist in AI Governance and Enablement in Enterprise AI, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that AI is developed and deployed responsibly at Novo Nordisk. Working at the intersection of responsible AI, risk management, and enterprise governance, you'll apply scientific rigour to evaluate, monitor, and improve AI systems throughout Novo Nordisk value chain that impact patients and innovators across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Translating responsible AI principles, regulatory requirements, and governance policies into practical methods and tools suitable for enterprise-wide usage
• Continuously adapting practices towards new forms of AI systems (also the next wave of Agentic AI) for safe, reliable, and compliant development and usage
• Enabling "AI to govern AI" capabilities, leveraging LLMs and agentic tools to support scalable, responsible AI development and deployment
• Designing and applying scientific frameworks to assess AI model risk, bias, fairness, and performance across production AI systems
• Collaborating with AI engineers, Legal experts, IT risk, cybersecurity, research & product teams, and business stakeholders to embed governance directly into AI platforms and workflows
• Supporting citizen developers and a broad range of users in adopting AI safely and responsibly

Your new department

In Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

Within Enterprise IT sits Enterprise AI, a dynamic organization of AI Engineers, AI Scientists, and Platform experts dedicated to delivering impactful AI tooling and cases across Novo Nordisk. Our area comprises four key teams: Forward Deployed AI Engineering (reimagining core Novo Nordisk processes with AI), AI Core (providing custom AI platforms processing billions of tokens monthly), Citizen AI and BI Platforms (delivering SaaS platforms that fuel AI and analytics), and AI Governance (ensuring Responsible AI in our development practices). We're cloud-native, primarily working with Databricks, AWS, and MS Azure, and we embrace agility, diverse thinking, and continuous learning in a culture built on feedback, honesty, and fun.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an AI Scientist who combines solid scientific expertise with the ability to navigate complex governance and regulatory landscapes. You'll bring with you:

• Strong background in AI/ML science, characterised by a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience). with proven experience bringing 3+ generative AI, LLM, or agent-based projects in larger organizations from pilot into production
• Experience with AI Governance concepts, including model evaluation, risk assessment and risk classification, bias detection, fairness metrics, explainability, and a pragmatic approach to risk-benefit balance
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage multidisciplinary stakeholders, translating complex technical and governance topics for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong knowledge of governance principles, AI regulatory frameworks, and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001)
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and translate them into pragmatic, scalable solutions to overcome governance challenges
• Enabling a pragmatic mindset, with the ability to work effectively in complex, cross-functional environments and influence across organisational boundaries without formal authority
• Continuous curiosity for the evolving AI landscape, with a demonstrated ability to translate external AI innovation into pragmatic internal governance rules and capabilities

Additionally, it would be an advantage if you have:

• Experience working in regulated or highly governed industries (e.g., pharma, finance, healthcare)
• Proficiency with AI-driven development workflows and CI/CD pipelines, including Docker-based environments and cloud platforms (MS Azure, AWS)
• Experience with AI agents and multi-agent systems, including hands-on experience with agentic frameworks (Microsoft Agent Framework, Google ADK, or similar)
• A pragmatic approach to risk-benefit balance
• Experience collaborating with security, risk, or compliance 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

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 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 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.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here. Please note that this is based on the EU directive and only applies to roles in DK.

More information

If you want to know more, please reach out to Margi Sheth ([e-mail]), Head of AI Governance & Enablement.

Deadline

31 May 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.