Senior Director, Translational & Clinical Omics

Novo Nordisk

Senior Director driving global Translational & Clinical Omics strategy at Novo Nordisk. Leading a data science organization and delivering high-quality scientific insights for innovative treatments.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Translational Omics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, with a strong focus on delivering scalable analytical solutions and leading global scientific teams. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and develop long-term scientific strategies in complex environments.

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PhD In BioinformaticsLeadership ExperienceComputational Biology ExpertiseMachine Learning ApplicationProgramming In Python And R

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Hard Skills

Translational OmicsBioinformaticsGenomicsStatistical GeneticsComputational BiologyData ScienceMachine LearningAnalytical SolutionsAI ApplicationMulti-Omics Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

PythonRCloud-Based Platforms

Industry Keywords

Translational DevelopmentScientific CollaborationData AnalysisFunctional GenomicsSystems Biology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining and executing the long-term strategy for Translational & Clinical Omics
Leading and developing a global organization of data scientists and senior leaders
Delivering high-quality scientific insights that support translational and clinical development decisions
Building scalable and reproducible analytical capabilities leveraging genomics, bioinformatics, AI, and computational biology
Establishing strategic external collaborations and representing Novo Nordisk as a scientific thought leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
More than 10 years of relevant experience in computational biology, genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, data science, or related disciplines
Proven leadership experience, including leading managers and global scientific teams
Deep expertise in areas such as translational omics, functional genomics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, or systems biology
Strong track record of delivering scalable and reproducible analytical solutions in complex environments
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and developing long-term scientific strategies
Hands-on knowledge of programming and analysis tools such as Python and R, as well as cloud-based platforms
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience applying AI and machine learning to multi-omics, clinical trial, or real-world data
Established external scientific profile with strong academic or industry collaborations

Benefits

Comp & perks

executive development programmes
global networking opportunities
opportunities to learn and develop