Department Manager of AI Strategy, Innovation and Adoption at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Department Manager of AI Strategy, Innovation and Adoption at Novo Nordisk Engineering

If you're energised by shaping how AI transforms the way we engineer and you thrive on building high-impact teams at the intersection of strategy and execution, we'd love to hear from you!

Who we are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About the role

We are looking for a Department Manager for our newly established AI Strategy, Innovation and Adoption department within the Engineering Model Transformation (EMT) area.

As Department Manager, you will build and lead a high-performing team across AI strategy, innovation, and adoption, shaping how digital and AI-driven solutions are identified, matured, prioritised and implemented across NNE.

You will define and drive the strategic narrative for how AI transforms our engineering model and ways of working, while working closely with executive leadership, our Global IT department and EMT management to ensure seamless collaboration between business and technical enablement.

In this newly established role, you will inspire and develop your team, engage senior stakeholders, and lead key initiatives that translate AI ambitions into tangible organisational impact.

Your contribution will be critical in building the team and capabilities that drive NNE's AI-powered transformation of our engineering model and ways of working.

Location

Denmark - Virum

Experience

Minimum 5 Years

Department

NNE Denmark

How you might spend your days

As Department Manager of the newly established AI Strategy, Innovation and Adoption department, you will be responsible for building the playbook within five key areas:

• Establishing a Center of Excellence in cooperation with Global IT and line of business driving the implementation of our AI strategy to transform our engineering model and ways of working
• Establishing a process for capturing and maturing AI opportunities for prioritisation that drives measurable business impact
• Aligning business adoption and technical enablement with Global IT to deliver a cohesive, scalable approach to AI across NNE
• Building and scaling a high-performing team across AI strategy, innovation, and adoption including hiring, developing talent, and balancing team capacity across these areas
• Fostering a culture where employees take ownership, grow their capabilities, and create results through clear direction and continuous support by leading with trust and empowerment

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• Energised by building and leading a new team and comfortable setting direction when the playbook hasn’t been written yet
• A skilled communicator who can craft compelling narratives and engage confidently with senior executives
• Collaborative and inclusive, with a genuine interest in bridging different perspectives across business, IT and engineering
• Have empowering leadership skills to facilitate self-driven team members, inspiring trust and creating clarity in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Possessing a strategic mindset with the ability to transform strategic initiatives into tangible, value-adding actions

What you bring to the role

In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:

• Significant experience in strategy, digital transformation or management consulting
• Extensive understanding of the AI and digital solution landscape (including self-service AI and general automation) and can translate this into actionable strategy
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and driving alignment across complex organisations
• Degree within a relevant area e.g. Business Adminstration & Strategy, Technology Management, Data Science or Machine learning
• Experience in pharma, engineering or capital projects environments, and familiarity with change management and adoption frameworks (e.g. ADKAR, Prosci) is an advantage but not a requirement

Life at NNE.

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.

You can read more about the benefits we offer here**.**

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is 5 July 2026.

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please Contact Vice President for EMT, Frederik Hauen-Limkilde Klinge, +45 30 75 79 44.

Please note:

• We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
• You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
• We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring:

At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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