Senior AI Enablement Partner

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Lead the delivery of practical AI solutions and sustained workforce adoption across DPM US Clayton. Translate approved site priorities into solution requirements, coordinate complex initiatives across functions and guide implementation with the AI Enablement Partner and site stakeholders. Combine hands-on delivery, process understanding and sound AI judgment to achieve measurable business outcomes, with direction from the site AI roadmap and the AI Enablement Specialist.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager, Associate Director, or Director.

Essential Functions

• Lead AI solution delivery, workforce adoption and business process automation across site functions
• Translate approved site AI priorities into clear use cases and delivery plans with process owners
• Align with Solution Architects, Enterprise AI, IT and Quality to follow technology and governance guidelines
• Lead implementation of approved AI technologies for assigned initiatives
• Translate business needs into solution requirements and guide hands-on delivery with the AI Enablement Partner
• Drive workforce AI adoption through practical demonstrations, training and coaching
• Assess data readiness, AI performance and human oversight before implementing and scaling solutions
• Facilitate continuous improvement through reuse of approved enterprise AI and data capabilities
• Contribute delivery experience and reusable solutions to relevant Novo Nordisk AI working groups
• Coordinate initiative priorities, timelines, dependencies and risks; escalate decisions as needed
• Measure AI adoption, productivity improvements and business outcomes
• Follow all quality, safety, environmental and information security requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems or related technical field of study from an accredited university required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems or related technical field of study from an accredited university preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in data, analytics, business intelligence, software development, automation, or digital transformation required, preferably in a regulated industry
• Practical experience building and implementing AI solutions that address business needs required
• Proven track record of independently leading complex data, analytics, AI, or automation initiatives with measurable business improvements required
• Working knowledge of data preparation, data modelling, relational databases and data integration required
• Understanding of generative AI, model limitations, data quality and responsible use of AI required
• Experience building solutions using SQL, Python, APIs, low-code tools, or similar development technologies required
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for data analysis, semantic modelling and reporting preferred
• Experience with Databricks for data processing, analytics, or AI solutions preferred
• Familiarity using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) preferred
• Practical experience using OpenAI products, including ChatGPT and Anthropic products, including Claude, for business workflows, AI adoption, or automation preferred
• Ability to translate business needs into solution requirements and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders required
• Ability to coordinate delivery and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across functions in a complex, matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment required
• Experience driving continuous improvement, AI adoption, or workforce capability development required
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, GMP and Novo Nordisk Quality Management System (QMS) requirements preferred
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, adaptability and a practical approach to learning new tools and solving problems required
• Ability to organize complex delivery activities, guide colleagues and follow through on agreed outcomes required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating 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.

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.