Lead Cloud & Data Engineer

About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Lead Cloud and Data Engineer to join our Digital, Data and IT team within R&ED (Research & Early Development) in Boston. Our team supports the strategic digital transformation imperative within our R&ED organization, crucial for realizing our scientific strategy. As a Cloud and Data Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, operation, maintenance, and support of the data, middleware, and IT infrastructure used by R&ED units across Novo Nordisk, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Relationships

The role will report to the Head of IT in Lexington, MA and work closely with employees at Novo Nordisk R&D sites in the North American region (Including Boston area sites, Seattle, Fremont, and Boulder.), lab and scientific research groups, DDIT RED and broader DDIT organization globally (primarily in Denmark).

Essential Functions

• Generate and mature relevant ideas, concepts, and products for patient value and Novo Nordisk's future

• Lead engineering tasks and have hands-on work involving highly complex activities

• Collaborate with scientists and analysts to translate LoB needs into innovative solutions

• Provide guidance, design, develop, and maintain cloud-based and on-premise data platforms and infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data requirements, develop pipelines, and deploy scalable storage and processing solutions

• Architect, implement, and oversee data models, ETL processes, and integrations for business intelligence and analytics

• Contribute to optimizing data storage, retrieval, and processing, prioritizing data security and privacy

• Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud and on-premise infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability

Physical Requirements

The job is based onsite in Lexington, MA. This is not a 100% remote opportunity. Some travel to be expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. With a HS diploma, minimum of 10+ years relevant experience required. A Bachelor's degree with 8+ years and Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience can be considered

• In addition, you are expected to have:

• Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of cloud-based data services and tools

• Strong experience with DevOps principles, including automation, infrastructure/configuration as code, CI/CD, and related practices

• Experience with scientific software like R, Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, with a focus on building scalable data pipelines and processing workflows

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, good at taking initiative, strong communication skills, and effective cross-functional teamwork

• Experience with agile project work and direct end-user interaction is preferred

• You are self-motivated and enjoy taking lead. You are curious, ambitious, and critical, and prioritization comes naturally. You can build trust and influence at different organizational levels. You flourish when immersed in an international atmosphere, thriving in such an environment

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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