Data Scientist (maternity cover)
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Are you passionate about data and AI and motivated by turning data into insights that solve real business problems Do you thrive in complex stakeholder environments and enjoy pre-senting data visually to drive impact If so join the Novo Nordisk IT & Digitalisation team at Hjørring on a fixed-term maternity cover and help accelerate our digital transformation to create better outcomes for patients worldwide.
Apply now If youre ready to make an impact with data and help drive our digital journey we encourage you to submit your application for this one-year maternity cover position starting in April.
Your new role
We are hiring a Data Scientist (maternity cover) for the IT & Digitalisation team at site Hjørring. This fixed-term position starts in April and runs for 1 year.
In this role you will collaborate closely with lines of business to simplify workflows and enable data-driven decisions across the site. You will work with a broad range of stakeholdersfrom operators and team leads to central IT teamsand be part of a small capable team of data engineers.
Key responsibilities:
- Design develop deploy and optimize data-driven applications and solutions (including Power Platform) to improve site efficiency.
- Build and maintain automated high-quality data pipelines using Alteryx DataBricks including SQL-based data processing and transformation logic.
- Participate in project work to design and document end-to-end data flow maps ensur-ing clear lineage and handoffs between systems and stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvements to increase data quality reliability and availability.
- Contribute to the sites digital agenda and collaborate with colleagues to deliver scala-ble user-focused solutions.
- Communicate insights and visualizations to non-technical stakeholders to support de-cision-making.
Your new department
You will be part of a team that sets a high standard for digital solutions while keeping a posi-tive fun culture. At Hjørring site IT & Digitalisation is responsible for digital solutions dash-boards IT support MES systems and infrastructurework that directly supports our mission to improve patient outcomes around the globe.
Your skills and qualifications
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Finance Economics Engineering or a related field.
- Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating business needs into data solutions.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Power Platform and Alteryx is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to maintain a big-picture perspective.
- Curious proactive and a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and eager-ness to learn.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk we dont wait for change. We drive it. Were a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessari-ly what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation striv-ing for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development through to manufacturing market-ing and sales were all working to move the needle on patient care.
What we offer
Beyond a competitive compensation package we offer continuous learning global mobility opportunities and a people-first culture. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support both your professional ambitions and personal well-beingat every stage of your journey.
More information
For further information about the role please do not hesitate to call Senior Manager; Michael Søndergård Jacobsen at 45-
Deadline
22 February 2026
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were making healthcare more accessible treating and preventing diseases and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us you become part of something bigger a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
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