• Job Description

  Req#: 298429

  Novo Nordisk is on a forward-thinking journey committed to innovation and growth. We are dedicated to empowering our employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital era, where this newly established position will play an instrumental part.

  If you are passionate about fostering a digitally adept workforce and driving organizational growth through learning initiatives, we invite you apply to join us on this exciting journey and to become a key driver of change and innovation. Apply today for a life-changing career!

  The Position

  Within our team Digital Capability Building, we are seeking a dynamic and visionary Associate Director to spearhead the establishment of a Digital Learning Journeys concept. The ideal candidate will be responsible for crafting and implementing strategies to enhance the digital capabilities of our workforce and foster a culture of continuous learning. The initial target group of the Digital Capability Building Learning Journeys will be ‘product people’ and Heads of Product and Capabilities working in and with various Agile product development teams.

  As an Associate Director Digital Capability Building, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify learning needs of both our existing and growing workforce.
  • Map and evaluate all existing, internal upskilling offerings to create an informed roadmap of profile-targeted learning journeys.
  • Develop and execute an ambitious roadmap for the establishment and growth of internal, digital Learning Journeys including design curriculum based on existing and new offerings, create engaging training materials, and identify inspirational offerings aligned with organizational needs and goals.
  • Indirect leadership of consultants, educators, and instructors in the development, delivery, and operations of cutting-edge digital learning initiatives.
  • Monitor and assess program effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments to ensure continuous improvement and relevance.
  • Manage partnerships with external product coaches, initiate internal mentorship programs, and establish partnerships with external resources, industry experts, and educational institutions to enhance the offerings.
  • Act as a thought leader, evangelizing digital transformation and fostering a culture of innovation and digital fluency across the organization.

  Qualifications

  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Proven experience (+5 years) in instructional design, learning & development, or a related area, preferably within large, corporate settings.
  • Strong understanding of digital technologies, trends, and Agile methodologies, and their applications in business.
  • Extensive project leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage project teams toward achieving strategic goals.
  • Exceptional communication- and stakeholder management skills.
  • A curious growth mindset with user-centric and data-driven Agile project approach.

  The Department

  The Digital Capability Building Team is organized within our Digital Transformation Office, a newly established CVP-area of approx. 30 people, setting strategic direction, coordinating, catalyzing, and governing our digital transformation across the EVP area Development. In collaboration with digital teams in SVP areas across Development, we identify new opportunities for utilizing data and digital solutions for the benefit of patients as well as our organization. Focusing on end users with constant curiosity, we manage prioritization and execution of digital activities.

  About Novo Nordisk

  At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

  Contact

  The job includes a maximum of 15 travel days with workplace is in Søborg, Denmark. If questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager Director Digital Capability Building Louise K. Hjernø on lkhn@novonordisk.com.

  Deadline

  Application deadline is February 18th, 2024, but rather apply sooner than later, as we evaluate candidates ongoingly.

  Do not upload a cover letter when applying. Instead, we encourage you to add a couple of lines about why you apply for this position 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.

• About the company

  Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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