IT Lead - Data Management

Novo Nordisk

271d

About The Position

This role analyzes users' requirements and designs new IT application solutions and/or enhancements to existing application solutions in meeting new business needs and in solving business problems. This role possesses and applies a broad range of expertise of principles, methods, practices, standards, procedures and compliance requirements of a particular business function in designing and developing complex IT solutions. In the support role of existing systems, this role provides knowledge and training on the system use and interfaces with business users in understanding and providing resolutions to the system related issues and discrepancies. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organizations architectural and operating standards and requirements. Plans, organizes and directs the daily operational activities of team members in IT.

Requirements

• A BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field required. Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriate. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Computer Science, IT, programming/systems analysis or other related experience required
• Strong background in application and solution development in data management and Analytics
• Proficiency in solution design, data management, data integration, data cleansing, and the application of model design, evaluation, and development techniques, specifically within the realm of data management and AI/ML
• Experience in Snowflake, Python, SQL, Dataiku, AWS, Azure, ETL (Informatica IICS etc.)
• Ability to convert analytical business problems to data modelling and reporting solutions
• Proficiency in data cleaning, feature engineering, and data normalization to prepare the data for model training.
• Understanding of statistical methods and tools for data analysis and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with classical and GenAI to support the data needs through data engineering and feature engineering
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Data like IQVIA, Komodo, Veeva, Customer or Product Master Systems is a plus
• Knowledge of BI reporting Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI preferred
• Experiences in agile development and testing preferred
• Ability to work independently and lead critical projects to success
• Demonstrated problem solver with an ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems
• Excellent technical writing, document organization, technical document review and analytical thinking skills are required
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills with knowledge of various presentation frameworks for persuasion
• Knowledge of all phases of the project and system development methodologies

Responsibilities

• Analyzes new needs in determining the solution approach and scope; Participates in buy or build analysis
• Analyzes user requirements and develops functional specifications for complex systems
• Designs, develops and executes test scenarios and scripts to ensure the developed system(s) meet the technical and functional specifications; assesses and develops validation requirements; conducts functional testing, performance testing and integration testing; plans and coordinates user acceptance testing; documents the results of all tests
• Leads in the development and/or maintenance of technical designs and specifications from functional specifications for systems of simple to moderate complexity; Develops URS, FRS, TDS, DFD, Test cases, Traceability Matrix and other design documents; Reconciles design models with business requirements; Designs application prototypes when necessary
• Reviews and provides input for developing effective user and system documentation
• Identifies the skills and resources needed to implement a new system or to enhance an existing system, and prepares cost estimates for development and timeline required to implement
• Delivers messages and presentations to various, cross-functional groups to gain support for strategic initiatives and ideas
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration among necessary stakeholders when making decisions and developing plans
• Facilitates and provides input to CAB process; plans requests for changes (RFCs) by assessing the requests and determining the system changes, cost and time estimate for the requests and releases
• Consults with and advises other application development staff on the system design aspects, business rules and processes and the use of various technologies, tools, standards, methods and best practices
• Creates and advises in the creation of detailed functional specifications defining the system capabilities to be implemented along with accompanying data models and process models
• Ensures system design adheres to compliance requirements, SOX requirements, and other technology standards both local and corporate
• Provides a primary point of contact for supporting the applications and coordinating all change functions in support of one or more specific business processes or areas
• Utilizes advanced IT knowledge to uncover unmet needs of stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, and communicates them to the technical staff and ensures all needs are met
• Facilitates the technical communication and coordination among the project team, other technical staff and external vendors
• Possesses and provides subject matter expertise for the various system solutions and the supported business processes
• Ensures that vendors are compliant with contract expectations, and negotiates contracts to meet current and future work requirements
• Evaluates vendor performance and effectiveness (i.e., against KPIs and SLAs) and makes recommendations for selecting vendors for future opportunities
• Helps others to build capabilities by proactively providing constructive feedback & coaching
• Strategically seeks out, builds and maintains trusting and collaborative relationships with peers to meet business needs and demands
• Works with others to build mutual understanding and a shared vision of success
• Leverages advanced knowledge of risk management processes and guidelines to ensure compliance and proactively identify risks throughout the system lifecycle
• Uses in-depth knowledge of current and emerging risk management practices and provides insight into the long-term implications of changes to ensure the sustainability of processes, projects and systems

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree