Assoc Dir Data/AI Solutions Architect (Ballerup, Capital Region of Denmark, DK)

Senior AI & Data Solutions Architect

Location - Ballerup

Your new role

As our Senior AI & Data Architect, you will lead the end-to-end architecture design for complex AI, advanced analytics, and data product initiatives across Commercial functions. You will be the bridge between business ambition and technical reality – translating strategic goals into scalable, production-grade solutions that drive measurable impact.

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

Leading solution architecture design across data ingestion, data engineering, feature engineering, model development, deployment, integration, monitoring, and user consumption layers – ensuring scalability, maintainability, performance, and security

Partnering with AI Product Owners to pressure-test use cases for technical feasibility, architectural complexity, data readiness, scalability, and delivery risks

Defining architecture patterns for Machine Learning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, predictive analytics, optimization, and decision-support solutions

Guiding MLOps and LLMOps practices including model lifecycle management, monitoring, retraining, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, vector databases, and human-in-the-loop controls

Leading technical design discussions across Data Science, AI Engineering, Data Engineering, Platform, Architecture, Security, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business teams

Defining data architecture for AI solutions – including sourcing, integration, transformation, storage, quality, lineage, governance, and access patterns

Developing and maintaining reference architectures, reusable design patterns, architecture playbooks, and technical guardrails that industrialise AI delivery across the organisation

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 this area, you will join a team at the forefront of our AI-powered transformation – working to embed intelligent, data-driven capabilities into how we operate and compete. You will collaborate with a cross-functional community of data scientists, engineers, architects, and business leaders who share a commitment to turning cutting-edge technology into real-world patient outcomes.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise in AI and data architecture with the leadership presence to influence decisions across a complex, global organisation. You will bring:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (Master's degree in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or equivalent experience preferred)

10+ years of experience in AI/data solution architecture, enterprise architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital solution delivery

5+ years of experience designing and delivering data, analytics, AI, Machine Learning, or cloud-based solutions at enterprise scale in complex, matrixed organisations

Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technical designs while engaging senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams spanning Data Science, Data Engineering, AI Engineering, Platform, Security, and Architecture

Hands-on experience with data platforms, cloud architecture, APIs, data integration, data governance, security, privacy, and production-grade AI deployment

Architecture, cloud, data, AI, or security certifications are an advantage

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.

Salary

 

For this role, the Annual B ase S alary ranges from 847,000.00 to 1,245,100.00 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.

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.

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