Sr Manager, Digital & Data Innovation and Governance

Novo Nordisk A/S; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bangalore is seeking a Sr Manager – Digital & Data Innovation and Governance to shape how we engage healthcare professionals and patients through data-driven and AI-enabled experiences.

You will bridge innovation, governance and compliance in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment, leading pilots and building governance frameworks to scale trusted digital initiatives globally.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in digital transformation, data governance, IT risk, analytics, AI innovation or technology-enabled business transformation.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, MedTech, digital health or another regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience in data governance frameworks, data quality, data ownership, access management and control design.
• Strong experience in IT risk assessment, privacy, cybersecurity, third-party risk and regulatory compliance, with practical knowledge of AI governance, automation, cloud platforms and analytics solutions.
• Proven ability to take digital or data innovations from concept and pilot through to implementation and scale.
• Strong programme management, stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across Omnichannel, Patient Engagement, Marketing, Medical, IT, Legal and Compliance teams.
• The ability to balance innovation and customer value with risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate innovative digital and technology-enabled approaches to improve HCP and patient engagement.
• Co-create new engagement concepts, pilots and use cases with Omnichannel, Patient Engagement, Marketing and Medical teams and lead from ideation to scale‑up.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including ownership, stewardship, quality standards, metadata, access controls and retention requirements.
• Enable trusted data products, dashboards and insights to support engagement decision-making and drive data literacy.
• Coordinate IT risk assessments for digital platforms, data solutions, AI use cases, vendors and integrations (privacy, cybersecurity, access management, third‑party risk).
• Establish responsible AI controls, including use-case assessment, human oversight, transparency and monitoring.
• Act as Digital, Data and Governance SME for Customer Engagement in global governance forums.

Skills

Digital transformation

Data governance

IT risk

Analytics

AI innovation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, IN

Shape the future of customer engagement through digital innovation, data governance and responsible AI – all in service of reaching more patients across the globe.

Your new role

As Sr Manager – Digital & Data Innovation and Governance, you will sit at the intersection of innovation, data and compliance, driving how we engage with healthcare professionals and patients through smarter, more connected digital experiences. This is a role where strategic thinking meets hands‑on execution – from identifying emerging technologies and leading proof‑of‑concept pilots to building the governance frameworks that keep our data trusted and our practices compliant.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and evaluating innovative digital and technology‑enabled approaches – including AI, automation, conversational platforms and digital health solutions – to improve HCP and patient engagement
• Co‑creating new engagement concepts, pilots and use cases with Omnichannel, Patient Engagement, Marketing and Medical teams, and leading them from ideation through to scale‑up
• Establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, quality standards, metadata, access controls and retention requirements
• Enabling trusted data products, dashboards and insights that support engagement decision‑making, while driving data literacy across relevant teams
• Conducting and coordinating IT risk assessments for digital platforms, data solutions, AI use cases, vendors and integrations – covering privacy, cybersecurity, access management and third‑party risk
• Establishing responsible AI controls, including use‑case assessment, human oversight, transparency, validation and ongoing monitoring
• Acting as the Digital, Data and Governance subject‑matter expert for Customer Engagement, representing the function in relevant global digital, data, risk and governance forums

Your new department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

You will join Customer Engagement team in Bangalore, working closely with brand, commercial, analytics and operations colleagues to create coordinated, data‑driven and AI‑enabled customer experiences. This is a team that thrives on turning complexity into clarity – connecting the dots between channels, data and human insight to deliver engagement that truly resonates.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for someone who can bridge the worlds of innovation, governance and compliance with equal confidence – and who thrives in a fast‑moving, cross‑functional environment. You'll bring with you:

• 8–12 years of experience in digital transformation, data governance, IT risk, analytics, AI innovation or technology‑enabled business transformation
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, MedTech, digital health or another regulated industry
• Hands‑on experience in data governance frameworks, data quality, data ownership, access management and control design
• Strong experience in IT risk assessment, privacy, cybersecurity, third‑party risk and regulatory compliance, with practical knowledge of AI governance, automation, cloud platforms and analytics solutions
• Proven ability to take digital or data innovations from concept and pilot through to implementation and scale
• Strong programme management, stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across Omnichannel, Patient Engagement, Marketing, Medical, IT, Legal and Compliance teams
• The ability to balance innovation and customer value with risk management and compliance

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.

Deadline

24 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.

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.