(Associate) Director, Digital Science External Partnerships

Job title:

(Associate) Director, Digital Science External Partnerships

Company:

Novo Nordisk

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping scientific innovation in early research and drug discovery? Are you ready to lead the digital transformation in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are looking for a Director of External Digital Partnerships to join our team at Novo Nordisk. If you are driven by strategic problem-solving, building strong partnerships in drug discovery and early research, and leveraging digital technologies, then apply now for a career!The PositionIn this key position, you will be instrumental in shaping and accelerating scientific innovation in early research and drug discovery. As Director of Digital Science External Partnerships, you will join a dynamic and global team driven to lead the digital transformation of early research and drug discovery. The role offers significant exposure to the Leadership Teams in Research & Early Development (R&ED) and insights across the Novo Nordisk value chain.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and maturing digital opportunities and ensuring that projects with external partners address strategic problems, aligning with the overall Novo Nordisk R&ED strategy and goals.
• Delivering strong scientific project management for established partnerships to benefit from complementing internal efforts with new digital technologies and approaches.
• Providing and growing a robust network of relevant external companies and institutions in the digital space of drug discovery.
• Leading cross-functional teams with specialists and managers from DSI and the rest of R&ED, created to establish and execute strategic projects in the digital space.
• Organizing and leading project teams to drive the execution of major digital partnerships with companies and academic institutions by providing project management, strategic direction, ensuring scientific relevance, and high quality of project deliverables.
• Providing strong internal and external stakeholder management to ensure continuous alignment on scientific and business value.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop partnership opportunities with strategic fit.
• Leading and guiding the identification, evaluation, due diligence, and contracting of new digital opportunities (e.g., AI-driven companies, large tech, in-silico-driven companies, Research Informatics, lab automation companies), together with subject matter experts, Search & Evaluation, and supporting functions colleagues.
• Representing Novo Nordisk as an ambassador for Digitalization in key conferences, consortia, etc., to secure and expand the network of relevant players in the digital space of drug discovery.
• Developing long- and short-term business strategies and plans for engagement with key external digital partners and overseeing implementation.

The level of seniority and responsibilities associated with the role will be dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.The job is primarily located in the Copenhagen area, with the option to work remotely within Europe, but travels abroad is to be expected to meetings, conferences, and stakeholders interactions e.g., NNRCO, NNRCS, NNRCC, NNRCB. Approximately 15 % overnight travel.Qualifications

• Master’s degree required. PhD preferred. Degree in computational science, data science or Biopharma related discipline preferred
• Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience. Advanced degree may be substituted for experience as deemed appropriate
• Relevant experience includes:

• Experience from either biotech/pharmaceutical industry, larger tech companies or start-up tech companies with proven experience in collaboration with external partners in the digital space of drug discovery
• Knowledgeable about in-silico/AI driven drug discovery (eg. target/biomarker discovery, computational drug design, computational biology, etc) and early pharmaceutical research
• Business Development and/or External Collaboration Manager/Project Manager experience

You are proactive and enthusiastic team player capable of collaborating with multiple global stakeholders in complex research environments and organisations. You have strong stakeholder management/influencing, communication, and problem-solving skills. You have ability of motivating people and driving the activities forward. You are also proficient in adaptively managing priorities amidst fluctuating circumstances.About the DepartmentAt DSEP, we are dedicated to formulating the digital external innovation strategy and driving its execution in close collaboration with stakeholders across R&ED. Our role encompasses identifying, prioritizing, and project managing strategic digital partnerships. We are committed to delivering value and ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies, such as AI/ML and LLM based methodologies, as well as human cohort data, all of which are instrumental for target/biomarker discovery, computational biology, and drug design in early research and drug discovery. Together with DKD, we will evolve approaches for using AI and develop advanced information retrieval, enable comprehensive utilization of external and internal scientific data with advanced analytics for to gain key insights and intelligence from a comprehensive hub of scientific knowledge in the early research and drug discovery space.As part of the DSI SVP area, DKD plays a vital role in driving digital transformation across Novo Nordisk R&ED. DSI participates in drug development projects across the value chain, from early discovery to pre-clinical development, with objective of enhancing the lives of individuals living with serious chronic conditions.ContactFor further information, please reach out to Diana Miszczuk at dmzu@novonordisk.comDeadline14 July 2024.We will screen applications continuously, so don’t hesitate to submit it as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in 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.Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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Location

Måløv, Hovedstaden

Job date

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:10:32 GMT

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