About this role
<p> </p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Data Governance</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Søborg, Denmark</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Shape the future of responsible data use in life-changing research. Bridge the worlds of compliance, innovation, and patient impact as you build frameworks that enable breakthrough therapies while protecting what matters most. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Your new role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">As a Senior Data Governance Professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our data governance framework, ensuring its effective integration into ongoing initiatives—particularly access processes for human health data. Your work will directly enable researchers to advance transformative therapies while maintaining the highest ethical and regulatory standards.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Your responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinating requests for access to human health data, balancing data utility with compliance and ethical standards</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Maintaining and optimising processes and policies that enable innovation while safeguarding privacy and regulatory requirements</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Coordinating governance activities across Lines of Business and relevant projects, ensuring seamless communication, monitoring progress, and guaranteeing compliance with all requirements</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Operationalising a data governance framework across new data modalities in Novo Nordisk Research & Development, adapting to evolving compliance requirements and user feedback</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Ensuring adherence to privacy, ethical, and regulatory requirements across all data governance activities</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">In addition, you will support the team by prioritising operational activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives across both technical and non-technical domains. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, as well as strong collaboration across stakeholders.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Your new department</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Within this area, you'll join our R&D Data Governance team in the Data & AI Governance department—a group dedicated to enabling responsible innovation through robust governance frameworks. As our research expands into new therapy areas and data modalities, your role becomes increasingly critical. You'll work at the intersection of compliance, ethics, and scientific innovation, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure our data practices support both breakthrough research and patient trust.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Your skills and qualifications</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Professional who thrives at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration. You bring a structured, proactive approach and the ability to navigate complex environments while driving meaningful impact.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">To succeed in this role, you will have:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field combined with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or project management, ideally within a pharmaceutical or technology environment, consulting, or a large organisation (an advanced degree is preferred)</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and access management practices</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Experience translating business and compliance requirements into policies, processes, and operational controls</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, enabling you to drive change across multiple stakeholders and partners</span></li> <li style="color:black;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">An understanding of global data protection legislation and requirements, particularly GDPR, which would be considered a strong advantage</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt 36.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Additionally, you bring strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. An innovative mindset and a passion for modern data governance will enable you to continuously improve data access frameworks.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">A structured and methodical approach to tasks, combined with solid project management capabilities, will support your success in this role and ensure the effective delivery of governance initiatives.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working at Novo Nordisk</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">What we offer</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black">Salary and Benefits: The Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"><br>The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Learn more about our Reward Philosophy </span><a style="color:black" href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">here</span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Deadline</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><br>5 July 2026 </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Please note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the process when we find the right match.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 2.0pt;line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black"> </p><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></p>