Novo Nordisk
AI Execution Manager
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AI Execution Manager
AI & Digital Innovation, R&D
Location
London/Oxford, United Kingdom or Copenhagen Area, Denmark
About the Role
Are you passionate about bridging science, AI, and strategic thinking to drive real impact? Join us in shaping how AI transforms Research & Development (R&D) at Novo Nordisk. This opportunity allows you to operate at the intersection of science, digital innovation, and business execution, partnering with senior leaders, researchers, and technology teams to design and accelerate high-impact initiatives that create tangible value across R&D.
As the AI Execution Manager, you will play a pivotal role:
- Shaping and executing strategic AI and digital initiatives
- Bridging gaps between scientific priorities, technological advancements, and business goals
- Leading cross-functional projects from idea to implementation
- Acting as a trusted advisor, translating between scientific, technical, and business languages for informed decision-making
- Driving alignment and delivery across Novo Nordisk’s global matrix organisation
Responsibilities
Collaborate with science and business leaders to spearhead impactful AI and digital transformation in R&D:
- Strategic Design: Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and shape actionable AI programmes that align with organisational goals.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead complex initiatives spanning R&D, including external partnerships and technology integration.
- Strategic Coordination: Ensure sync of scientific objectives, AI capabilities, and business priorities across high-priority projects.
- Decision Facilitation: Translate technical and scientific concepts for senior leaders to inform key strategic decisions.
- Impact Delivery: Build stakeholder alignment and drive successful execution in Novo Nordisk’s global, collaborative environment.
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The AI & Digital Innovation team accelerates innovation in R&D by integrating AI and digital technologies. Specifically, the AI Execution team:
- Operates across the full R&D spectrum—from target discovery to clinical development—to identify and realise high-impact initiatives.
- Bridges gaps between science, technology, and business to amplify tangible organisational outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications
We’re seeking a candidate who combines strategic thinking, scientific credibility, and digital mastery to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of AI, R&D, and business leadership.
You will bring:
- Strategic CDT (Ambiguity to Action):
- Ability to transform vague ideas into structured, high-priority initiatives.
- Experience connecting scientific/technical opportunities with broader organisational goals.
- Impact-Oriented Leadership:
- Demonstrated track record of leading high-impact initiatives, influencing senior leaders, and driving measurable outcomes.
- Technical & AI fluency:
- Deeper understanding of how AI products/technologies are developed, scaled, and integrated within large enterprises.
- Strong grasp of end-to-end digital transformation, from pilot to enterprise scale.
- Scientific Expertise:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in life sciences, genomics, or related fields (allowing meaningful collaboration in R&D).
- Proficiency in key scientific concepts relevant to drug discovery, biotechnology, or AI-driven life sciences.
- Organisational Navigability:
- Configuration experience in large pharma/life sciences businesses, including coordination across scientific, technical, and business units.
- CommunicationNemesisology:
- Outstanding oral and written English skills.
- Ability to bridge gaps between scientists, engineers, and executives with clarity and conviction.
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Proven Experience: Typically 5+ years in roles such as:
- Life sciences within R&D, digital innovation, data science, or pharma consulting.
- Digital transformation leadership in healthcare, biotech, or life sciences.
- Exceptions considered if applicants show exceptional intellectual curiosity and impact in cross-disciplinary fields.
Cultural Fit: You align with Novo Nordisk’s collaborative culture—curious, self-directed, and driven by meaningful impact. Solving real-world puzzles runs in your veins.
Why Join Us?
At Novo Nordisk, our mission transcends job titles: we defy chronic diseases every day. Here’s what we offer:
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Base Salary: DKK 742,600–1,091,600 (dependent on experience, skills, and market benchmarks).
- Incentives and Benefits:
- Competitive short- and long-term incentives.
- Aligned to role, location, and industry standards.
Culture & Values
For over a century, we’ve remained steadfast in service to long-term health. Our culture thrives on:
- Innovative thinking (bold ideas, inclusive collaboration).
- Dedication to societal change (shared purpose, systemic impact).
- Mutual respect (diverse backgrounds, mutual growth).
When you join, you become part of a legacy—not just a role.
Novo Nordisk Reward Philosophy.
Diversity & Inclusion
Novo Nordisk is fully committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equity of opportunity. If you need accommodations during recruitment, please contact ebhn@novonordisk.com, specifying:
- Your name
- apply-for position
- adjustment requested.
Deadlines & Next Steps
Posting Deadline: 16 July 2026 Application support extended before interviews commence after posting date—apply today!
At Novo Nordisk, we’re committed to driving lasting change—not just fixes—engaging diverse talent to create better futures.
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