Open Innovation Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Job title:

Open Innovation Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Company:

Novo Nordisk

Job description

Want to play a key role in driving adoption of emerging digital technologies and open innovation in Novo Nordisk? Want to work in the definition of the building blocks of external collaborations with startups and other unconventional partnerships in digital healthcare?If so, then apply now to be our new Open Innovation Analyst we are looking for to play a key role in the acceleration of digital transformation and emerging technologies in Novo Nordisk.The team waiting for youOpen Innovation is part of our Commercial Digital and Data IT area. We are exploring several areas but with a strong focus on accelerating the digital transformation of NN by supporting the organization in boosting partnerships with innovative players in digital healthcare across several regions.Core focus is to remain forward-looking and showcase strong adaptability. Furthermore, the team is and must be working in a highly agile manner and be able to shift its focus based on rapidly changing opportunities and threats within emerging technologies. Consequentially, you should expect the team structure to be dynamic as well.Behind the titleAs an Open Innovation Analyst you will be joining a team that is continuously scouting and identifying ideas and new solutions from external sources; screen, evaluate and select ideas for future development in line with industry needs at a global scale.Other responsibilities include:Identifying new innovative companies working in the digital healthcare ecosystem.Helping to shape and understand how to collaborate with those companies.Working on projects to support the organisation in the evaluation and piloting of new digital opportunities.Working closely with the Novo Nordisk business units to generate impact in our business with digital through partnering.You should also be comfortable organizing information, gathering learnings and sharing those learnings among the organization.Please note this role is for a maternity cover and has a contract of 7 months. However, after that period, there is a good chance of staying with us, since our department is continuously growing.What we scout forStrong analytical, technical and business skills are needed to navigate the landscape of technologies and translate uncertainties into tangible opportunities for Novo Nordisk.To succeed in this role, we expect you to have most of the following:2-4 years of full-time experience working in venture capital, a startup or innovation unit in the digital healthcare environmentrelevant Master’s degree in technology with relevant innovation management connectionInnovation track record with experience in startup scouting and partnershipsExperience in organizing information and converting it in actionable resultsKnowledge and passion for digital trends and technology, specially in digital healthVivid and curious learner, willing to go the extra milePersonally, you should have excellent communication skills, flexibility, and creativity to link opportunities and drive the maturation from ideas to successful pilots. We are looking for a person with passion for discovering and modelling disruptive innovations.Join the Novo Nordisk familyFounded in Denmark in 1923, Novo Nordisk has become one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. To fulfil this purpose, we pioneer scientific breakthroughs, expand access to our medicines, and work to prevent and ultimately cure disease. That said, we are anything but linear.With us, your skills, commitment, and ambition help us change patients’ lives worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a rewarding and purpose-driven culture with talented and diverse co-workers. Therefore, your professional and personal development is essential for us, and in Novo Nordisk, the sky is the limit for career opportunities.Who to contactFor additional information, please contact our Head of Open Innovation, Kenneth Siber atDeadline8 September 2024Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you’re 100% qualified? Don’t let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So take the leap and submit your application.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.

Expected salary

Location

Søborg, Hovedstaden

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:26:04 GMT

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