Project Manager for the Digital Science Academy

Are you passionate about digitalization in early research and drug discovery? Do you have a strong background in life science and computer science/data science? We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Digital Science Academy team in the Digital & Research Intelligence area at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the digitalization of Novo Nordisk Research & Early Development (R&ED), then read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As a Project Manager in the Digital Science Academy Team, you will clearly understand the scientific trends and challenges of early drug discovery and research, and you will handle these in agreement with our strategic aspirations for digitalization. Together with the DSA team, you will be able to set the direction for what courses/training should be developed and made available for different employees and research sites. In addition to that, you will:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build customised educational learning journeys aligned with the strategic direction of R&ED
• Facilitate the establishment of tailored courses and programmes within the Digital Science Academy to meet the needs of R&ED
• Ensure global access to off-the-shelf educational programmes and courses from different academic institutions or companies
• Monitor and identify new collaboration opportunities to boost the educational aspects of digitalisation
• Build high-value partnerships with external stakeholders in academia, professional bodies, and the industry
• Be responsible for the planning, development & implementation of several education/training options relevant to the digitalisation of R&ED
• Monitor and identify new potential collaboration opportunities for boosting educational aspects of digitalization

As Project Manager of the Digital Science Academy, you will report to Carolina Benjaminsen, Senior Director and Head of Digital Science Academy in Digital & Research Intelligence.

Qualifications

The right candidate will have a strong track record in life science, drug development and preferably also computer science/data science and will use insights in early pharmaceutical research to facilitate the establishment of tailored courses and programmes within the Digital Science Academy to the needs of R&ED.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• A Master's or PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational science, life sciences, data science, or a related field
• Proven project management experience
• A passion for digitalisation in early research and drug discovery
• Strong IT and data science skills
• Experience developing and executing learning programmes
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• An innate ability to take initiative, solve problems, and collaborate effectively
• Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
• Identification with our Novo Nordisk core values

They understand new technologies (e.g., AI/ML) and how they fit into our research priorities, can handle complexity and ambiguity in cross-organizational collaborations in a highly dynamic research environment, can multitask, and have a high energy level and a positive attitude.

The title and conditions for the positions are evaluated based on individual experience and contribution.

About department

Digital Science Academy is part of a department called Digital & Research Intelligence (DRI), which is dedicated to developing and drive external collaborations and ensure access to emerging technologies relevant for the digital transformation of R&ED. DRI provides a modern Scientific Intelligence unit to ensure access to external and internal scientific data and information, operations to facilitate maturation of new ideas and develop and educational framework to drive the digital journey of early research. 

Digital & Research Intelligence is part of Digital Science & Innovation (DSI), which is set to drive and support digitalization across Research & Early Development (R&ED). DSI participates in drug development projects across the value chain, from early discovery to pre-clinical development. 

Working in Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at various stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 60,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact 

For more information, please contact Carolina Benjaminsen, Senior Director and Head of Digital Science Academy and iLab in Digital & Research Intelligence at [email protected].

Deadline

26 May 2024

We will process applications as we receive them, so please apply as soon as you can.

There is no requirement to append a cover letter with your application. However, we would appreciate if you could incorporate a brief statement in your resume or CV detailing your motivation for applying. In the interest of promoting an efficient and equitable recruitment process, we kindly request you to exclude any photographs from your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. 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.