Head of AI Governance and Processes

Category: Data & AI

Location:Ørestad, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

• Lead a team of skilled AI researchers and ethicists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence

• Provide guidance, coaching, and motivation to your team, taking pride in their success as they implement the business strategy you help shape

• Establish technical guidelines and frameworks for the development, deployment, and operation of AI systems to assess and manage AI risks and benefits, addressing issues related to bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, accountability, security, as well as legal and compliance matters

• Refine and enhance Novo Nordisk’s existing AI governance policies and procedures to ensure the responsible use of AI and develop new policies to align with evolving best practices and regulations

• Collaborate closely with data science, engineering, research, and product teams to identify and address ethical concerns related to data collection, modeling, and deployment of AI

• Lead cross-functional AI governance and process groups to ensure alignment and effective implementation of AI governance policies and procedures

• Collaborate with the Business, Ethics, and Compliance team and monitor the ethical use of AI
  
  

• Proven track record of managing AI processes in a large, highly regulated enterprise

• Several years of leadership experience with a background in AI is essential

• Extensive knowledge of AI/ML, data management systems, regulatory frameworks, and ethical AI practices
• Deep technical understanding of AI systems, model lifecycle management, and associated risks
• Strong knowledge of governance principles, privacy laws, and industry-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FCRA)

• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide pragmatic solutions to governance challenges

• Expertise in risk management frameworks, audit processes, and AI/ML validation techniques
• Understanding of pharmaceutical value chain and how to collaborate across the enterprise to bring change and accelerate impact is a plus