Associate Director, Molecular Data & AI Engineering

Location:

Måløv – Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training, Information Technology

Job ID:

132645657

Posted On: 

21 January 2026

Data & AI Engineering

Måløv, Denmark

Do you have a background in machine learning (ML) or data science and strong stakeholder and people management skills? Would you like to work in a dynamic Research environment—where your work can help improve patients’ lives by impacting how we use data science in drug discovery? If so, you might be the Associate Director we are looking for.

Your new role

As Associate Director, you will lead an engaged team and define and deliver the data & ML engineering strategy that embeds peptide, protein, small molecule, antibody, and external molecular data into AI and digital R&D initiatives. You will align senior stakeholders around a joint AI engineering plan, simplify the use of platforms and practices, and accelerate key Research Projects.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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-Lead of the Molecular Data & AI engineering team, driving the technical quality and reproducibility of prediction models, collaborating closely with very skilled colleagues with expertise in ML Research and Data Science
-Shaping a team consisting of ML Engineers, Data Engineers and MLOps SW engineers operating very closely to the scientific community
-Collaboration with senior stakeholders and translating scientific needs into engineering projects
-Responsible for vendor management, ensuring consultant and vendor deliverables meet expectations
-Participate in the Data & AI Engineering leadership team, contribute to vision and strategy, and evangelise successful approaches internally and externally (including with universities and external partners)
 

Your new department       

The Molecular Data & AI Engineering team is part of Novo Nordisk’s AI and Digital Innovation (ADI) area where we create technical solutions together with ML Scientists working on structure-based drug design.

You will join the department Data & AI Engineering and lead a team consisting of five dedicated colleagues plus five consultants. The team’s focus is on accelerating lead optimisation, working with data related to proteins, peptides, small molecules, antibodies, and with ensuring quality and traceability of machine learning predictions in this space.

Your skills & qualifications

We are seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

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-You hold a master’s degree in IT management, Bioinformatics, Computer science management or similar
-You have experience driving proven impact in data science or machine learning environment, in an industry enterprise setting
-You have experience in delivering engineering products that accelerate business timelines – especially a very dynamic and highly innovative environment
-You have a strong grasp of cloud technologies and of open-source technologies for ML development, ML operations, Scientific Data Management, Analytics
-You have strong stakeholder management skills and people management skills
-Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is an advantage, but candidates with relevant academic backgrounds are also considered
-You are fluent in English

As a person you are adaptable and calm under change, skilled at keeping your team engaged and supported through evolving priorities. You excel at prioritising work in a dynamic environment, communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, and build alignment across diverse teams. You are decisive, empathetic in people management, and focused on delivering measurable impact.

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.

More information

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, Bianca Gutu, Director, +45 34 4401 07 or bgtunovonordisk

Deadline

February 1 2026

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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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