Do you want to play a key role in establishing and developing our data foundation and thereby make a difference for patients by transforming the approach of innovative research? Now is your opportunity to join a fun and diverse team working to bring our area vision of fast access to all CMC information through connected solutions and futureproof scalable & secure IT platforms come to life. If yes, apply now!

 

The Position

You will be part of a central digitalization team in CMC Development & Scaling (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control) which is the organisation that ties research and manufacturing together. The team delivers solutions across the business, in close collaboration with our own central specialists and data engineers, and the local specialists, PI engineers, scientists and technicians. We are currently working on several projects, some of which are: Collaborating on building a Novo Nordisk Enterprise PI system, onboarding several of our local CMC AVEVA PI systems to the Enterprise PI system, connecting various control systems directly to the Enterprise PI system, developing a global taxonomy anchored in PI Asset Framework and other data modelling software.  

Your main responsibilities will be:

Exploring new AVEVA PI related technologies and tools that can assist the team and the line of business. Working cross-functionally with architects, security & quality teams, end users, and other stakeholders to develop solutions. Collaborating with the local business areas to develop AVEVA PI system designs, standards, best practices and guidelines to ensure alignment, adherence and adoption. Collaborating with the local business areas to on-board their PI systems to the Enterprise PI system. Collaborating with the local business areas in rolling out of new software (e.g. new data analytics software) and working on aligning PI data ingestion software initiatives (e.g. MQTT) and data consumption solutions (e.g. PI web API) across the different local areas. Building and maintaining a common CMC PI Asset Framework that is based upon a global taxonomy.

Working as a PI Engineer in CMC Digitalisation comes with great flexibility for experimentation with new technologies and you can look forward to playing a key role in shaping the future in close collaboration with other developers across the organisation.

You will support line of business with consultancy work regarding, among others, data integration projects.

 

Qualifications

We expect that you have been working as an AVEVA PI System Administrator, PI Engineer or PI Consultant and have hands on experience building, supporting and maintaining PI systems.

Likewise, we believe you can tick most of the following boxes:

Between 2-3 years of experience, ideally, 4+ years as an AVEVA PI System Administrator in the pharmaceutical sector managing GMP as well as non GMP AVEVA PI systems with strong understanding of the PI System Architecture. Experience in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting of PI Connectors and Interfaces including but not limited to OPC DA, OPC UA, PI to PI, RDBMS, UFL. Experience in developing and maintaining MQTT solutions. Experience building and optimizing PI Asset Framework hierarchies, templates, analyses, calculations, event frames and notifications. Experience with building and deploying ETL pipelines. Experience developing tools leveraging the PI AF SDK is highly desirable.

As a person, it comes naturally to you to test new techniques, and you have an eye for detail. You have a burning desire to learn new things and curious about the processes and people you work with. You can work both independently and together with others. As a person you have excellent communication skills and strong English fluency.

 

About the department

As part of the Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture, and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mindset.

You will be part of a central digitalization team in CMC Development & Scaling (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control) which is the organisation that ties research and manufacturing together. We are advancing fundamental elements around data and information to meet future needs and using new technologies without compromising on the quality of our products. The position is anchored within CMC Digitalisation, working to bring our area vision of fast access to all CMC information through connected solutions and futureproof scalable & secure IT platforms come to life.

You will join a diverse and international team consisting of 30 colleagues with different backgrounds and expertise areas, but a shared passion for digital transformation. We are an ambitious and high-performing department that will support your personal and professional development. Our daily work language is English. Our frequent social gatherings contribute to a great and informal atmosphere.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

 

Contact

If you want to know more, please reach out to Senior Transformation Team Lead, Ben Jackson at +4534489111.

 

Deadline

9 March 2025.

 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

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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.