Digital, Data & IT Engagement Lead at Novo Nordisk

The position

We are looking for motivated and self-driven individual to take up the role of Digital, Data & IT Engagement Lead (DDIT). You will be responsible for driving the DDIT agenda and deliver business IT tools that make a tangible difference for the business and the affiliate. You will be responsible for both Middle Africa and South Africa affiliates. You will be part of the Finance & Operations team (finance, logistics and IT) which supports the sales and back-office. You will report to the Head of F&O in Middle Africa, Nairobi. As a DDIT Engagement Lead you will ensure high quality business IT services and thereby deliver IT solutions that support the business. As a subject matter expert, you will assist with the implementation and development of business IT tools.

The key responsibilities are:

• You will be an affiliate business partner and act as a trusted advisor with a strong business and IT understanding.
• You will ensure high-quality Digital, Data, and IT services and solutions are delivered to the two affiliates.
• You will identify technology trends, respond to requests from business units, deliver, and maintain digital solutions to fulfil the business requirements.
• You will assist with the implementation and development of the DDIT strategy in both affiliates.
• You will act as a regional subject matter expert within a focus area based on the experience, knowledge, and business priorities.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• About 5 years’ experience of IT and Project management.
• Digital/Data/IT/Business management related experience.
• University degree preferably in Information, Science and Technology or related field.
• Excellent in spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong insights into new IT systems and the growing digital market.
• Ability to be the link between the business and global IT.
• You are independent and self-driven with a strong desire to influence.
• Local and regional pharma market knowledge will be an advantage.