Director of IT Infrastructure

Department: Infrastructure & Information Security GBS

Location: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

At Novo Nordisk, we strive to be at the forefront of digital healthcare and to succeed with this, we need many bright minds. Working directly or indirectly with all parts of Novo Nordisk Globally, you will play a significant part in leading Novo Nordisk towards the future of digital healthcare securely. Do you have what it takes to succeed in this role? Then, apply now and join a growing team, working in an international environment.

The position

The Director of Infrastructure GBS reports to Senior Director, Infrastructure & Information Security GBS and leads a growing area of approximately 80 employees. 6+ leaders will report directly to you. You and your team along with the Global counterparts will establish the right infrastructure foundation to support the Digital & AI Landscape for Novo Nordisk.

To succeed in the role, you must therefore have strong leadership competencies.

Your primary leadership goals are to:

• Create & support common objectives and visible successes by building on the diverse competencies of the group
• Continuously develop the area and maintain the sense of community and belonging, which is key for our current and future employees
• Make sure that we have a culture that enables all employees to succeed, no matter who they are, while staying true to the Novo Nordisk Way
• Collaborate closely with the other management members across Global Infrastructure organisation

Your primary business goals are to:

• Contribute to defining and executing the global infrastructure strategy and GBS setup
• Lead leaders responsible for delivering global infrastructure services and ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
• Strengthen product ownership and delivery from GBS across critical infrastructure capabilities
• Ensure a robust and compliant infrastructure operating model with strong governance and service management
• Drive organisational development, innovation, and change management across the function
• Serve as an active member of the I&IS GBS management team and contribute to broader business priorities
• Work closely with local Management and drive necessary initiatives from Infrastructure side

Furthermore, our responsibilities include:

• Identify the organisation needs and work with management members to prioritise and execute as required
• Suggest and implement right organisation structure considering the future needs of the organisation
• Create strong partnership with various business units and thus bringing them closer to Security Organisation
• Responsible for People and budget management
• Responsible for Vendor and Stakeholder management at various levels

Qualifications

Our next joiner should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in IT
• 10+ years of experience within IT Infrastructure or a closely related area
• 5+ years of leadership experience in strategic IT roles
• Proven experience as a leader of leaders
• Strong ability to communicate technical matters in a clear and management-friendly way

Who you are

You are a senior leader with strong personal drive, high integrity, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational excellence. You thrive in complex and global environments, communicate clearly, and know how to inspire others through change.

• Think strategically and act pragmatically
• Are comfortable navigating complexity and driving clarity
• Bring strong commercial and operational acumen
• Inspire and develop leaders and teams
• Bring a strong customer and business focus
• Thrive in global, cross-functional, and multicultural environments
• Lead change with energy, structure, and resilience

About the unit

In Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases..

You’ll join the Infrastructure & Information Security GBS team at Novo Nordisk, responsible for Infrastructure GBS organisation. Infrastructure GBS mirrors the infrastructure headquarters structure and holds ownership and delivery responsibility across product areas supporting Novo Nordisk globally. The team plays a critical role in enabling stable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure services at scale.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity place. We commit to an inclusive and diverse environment. We are proud of our people, and we employ more than 50,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Deadline 26 June 2026