Sr Data Architect MDM

Organization: Novo Nordisk GBS Bangalore

Are you driven to build worldclass data models and platforms that accelerate AI and scientific insights Join Novo Nordisk as a Senior Data Architect to design scalable AIready data architectures deliver resilient ingestion transformation storage and reporting systems and produce highquality data products that enable confident decisions. Apply now.

The Position

As a Sr Data Architect you will:

Design and implement robust data architecture frameworks for MDM & integration with enterprise

• Build scalable data models and platforms to meet business and scientific needs.

• Define and enforce standards for modelling storage metadata and access.

• Align architecture with AI/ML needs (feature stores model serving MLOps).

Embed the data governance to ensure compliance standards & security requirements are met

• Set and maintain policies for data quality security privacy and lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance and support audits.
• Work with stakeholders on stewardship lineage and metadata management.

Optimise data pipelines and workflows

• Design and improve ETL/ELT for structured and multimodal data.
• Increase processing efficiency and scalability for analytics and model training/serving.
• Implement automation observability and monitoring.

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams

• Partner with data scientists engineers and analysts to deliver production solutions.
• Bridge technical and business stakeholders to align priorities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies

• Assess and pilot new tools (knowledge graphs vector DBs distributed processing).
• Lead integration of innovations into existing systems.
• Track industry trends to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture data engineering or related roles.
• Proven expertise in designing scalable data solutions integrating AI/ML techniques and working with structured and unstructured data.
• Technical skills: Strong expertise with Informatica Databricks and data platforms (AWS GCP or Azure) distributed processing frameworks (e.g. Spark Flink) and databases (relational NoSQL any)
• Familiarity with data governance advanced analytics and data platforms.

About the department

Enterprise AI part of Enterprise IT within GBS partners across Research & Early Development Manufacturing Commercial Operations and Information Security. Based at Novo Nordisks global headquarters the department accelerates digital solutions that benefit patients worldwide. We operate in a dynamic fast-paced environment that encourages collaboration and innovation to deliver measurable impact. With a global footprint the team aligns and integrates cutting-edge technologies across Novo Nordisks network.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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.