Vice President of Drug Development Data and Analytics - Novo Nordisk

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Digital & IT

Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and rare diseases. We employ more than 59,000 people in 80 offices around the world, and market our products in 170 countries.

In the Global Data & AI organisation, we are currently looking for a Vice President for Drug Development Data and Analytics, who will lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of the company’s data-driven initiatives with a focus on data management.

The Position

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clinical operations, regulatory, and commercial teams to create actionable insights that enhance decision-making and foster scientific breakthroughs.

As main accountabilities, you will be responsible for:

1. Data strategy & leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company’s goals in clinical trials, and regulatory pathways together with line of business
• Ensure the seamless integration of data from various sources (e.g., clinical trials, genomics, real-world data) to support drug development pipelines.
• Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, HIPAA).

1. Advanced Analytics & Innovation:

• Lead the development of data, advanced analytics products and platforms utilizing machine learning, AI, and bioinformatics to extract insights from complex clinical datasets.
• Collaborate with scientific and clinical leaders to identify areas where data-driven approaches can optimize development processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of emerging technologies, such as AI-driven drug discovery, digital biomarkers, and predictive analytics.

1. Technology Infrastructure & Tools:

• Oversee the design and management of scalable data architecture and technology platforms that support high-volume data processing (e.g., cloud-based infrastructures, data lakes).
• Ensure interoperability of data systems across functions such as research, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial.
• Lead efforts to build or integrate new technologies and tools that facilitate real-time data analysis, visualization, and collaboration.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to understand their data needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance drug development efforts.
• Partner with IT team supporting line of business to ensure the data and analytics solutions are well integrated in business architecture and business portfolio
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, research institutions, and technology vendors.
• Collaborate with the regulatory and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and requirements for clinical trial data submissions.

1. Team Leadership & Development:

• Expected to demonstrate a strong and visible leadership of the area
• Build and lead a high-performing and distributed team of product managers, data engineers, scientists, analysts, bioinformaticians, and technologists.
• Promote diversity of thought and create an inclusive environment where data innovation can thrive.

1. Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all data activities are compliant with global regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Oversee risk management strategies related to data privacy, security, and ethical use of data in drug development.

1. Data and Analytics Global Business Service:

• Establish Data and Analytics global presence with initial development of Business Services in India
• Attract, develop and retain talents and ensure they work in a global delivery model alongside rest of the team

1. Performance Metrics:

• Manage and execute product portfolio within timeline, quality, budget
• Track the advancement of analytics capabilities within the organization
• High satisfaction with the data and analytics services provided by the team.

Qualifications

Experience working in cross-functional teams as a priority. Proven experience building global team with large presence in India.

As a people manager, you will maintain employee engagement through performance management, coaching and talent development. You will also be a leading inspiration to promote our NN Way values.

Deadline

Apply before November 28, 2024.

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

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Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

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

We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.