Head of AI Governance

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Department - AI & Analytics CoE

Are you passionate about using AI to improve patient lives? Do you believe in the transformative power of AI, but you are also deeply aware of its concerns and ethical implications? Do you spend time following the field all the way from tech and business news to latest research in Machine Learning (ML)/Generative AI (GenAI) development and Ethics?  If you are nodding at this point, then read on Apply Now

The position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader to head a team of top AI scientists, governance professionals and ethicists. As a leader you are responsible for defining, implementing, and governing AI processes within a large, highly regulated enterprise. Your role will focus on ensuring the effective, ethical, and legal use of AI technologies while aligning with organizational and regulatory standards. You will serve as a leader in shaping AI and compliance frameworks, and fostering collaboration between business, legal, and technical teams.
 

We expect you to have a deep understanding of AI systems, data management, and regulatory requirements, with a proven ability to lead governance efforts in a large-scale enterprise setting. If you are passionate about AI governance and have the experience and skills required for this position, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the development and implementation of AI governance policies and procedures in a dynamic and innovative organization.

Your responsibilities are to:

• Lead a team of skilled AI researchers and ethicists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and motivation to your team, taking pride in their success as they implement the business strategy you help shape.

• Establish technical guidelines and frameworks for the development, deployment, and operation of AI systems to assess and manage AI risks and benefits, addressing issues related to bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, accountability, security, as well as legal and compliance matters.

• Refine and enhance Novo Nordisk’s existing AI governance policies and procedures to ensure the responsible use of AI and develop new policies to align with evolving best practices and regulations.

• Collaborate closely with data science, engineering, research, and product teams to identify and address ethical concerns related to data collection, modeling, and deployment of AI.

• Lead cross-functional AI governance and process groups to ensure alignment and effective implementation of AI governance policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with the Business, Ethics, and Compliance team and monitor the ethical use of AI.

• Aid in the development of training and educational programs to promote responsible use of AI.

• Collaborate with legal, privacy, information security, and compliance teams to ensure AI initiatives comply with relevant laws and regulations.

• Work with Novo Nordisk’s Public Policy team to engage with external stakeholders and industry associations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on AI governance, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• We prefer you have a BSc, MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Business or other relevant fields. including several years of work experience 

• Proven track record of managing AI processes in a large, highly regulated enterprise

• Several years of leadership experience with a background in AI is essential

• Extensive knowledge of AI/ML, data management systems, regulatory frameworks, and ethical AI practices.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including data science, engineering, legal, and compliance.

• Deep technical understanding of AI systems, model lifecycle management, and associated risks.

• Strong knowledge of governance principles, privacy laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FCRA).

• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide pragmatic solutions to governance challenges.

• Expertise in risk management frameworks, audit processes, and AI/ML validation techniques.

• Able to navigate a complex and senior stakeholder network, including business senior leaders, through effective communication and expectation setting

• Understanding of pharmaceutical value chain and how to collaborate across the enterprise to bring change and accelerate impact is a plus.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills (both written and spoken in English is a must), with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and stakeholders.

About the department

We are a growing organization of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and developers partnering to deliver impactful end-to-end data products, analytics, and AI/GenAI use cases. Our work spans across research, commercial, and production, and we're focused on industrializing and democratizing AI. We use scalable data platforms, MLOps, reference architectures, and modular components that span the entire data and ML lifecycle. We are cloud-native and primarily work in AWS and MS Azure. We are agile, embrace diverse thinking and continuous learning, and foster a culture of feedback and honesty, all while having fun. Our mission is to #BringDataToLife; to convert data to understandings and insights, drive optimization and create true value to Novo Nordisk and the patient lives we serve. Every day, our thousands of digital experts work in all areas of technology. We navigate the tech spectrum from front-end to back-end, from artificial intelligence to machine learning, and from cloud systems to quantum computing. All to make a tangible impact on lives across the globe. How? Go explore at TechLife at Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

9th December 2024

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.

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.