Identity and Access Management Director

at  Novo Nordisk

Identity and Access Management Director
Category: Digital & IT
Location:Ballerup, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Would you like to play a crucial role for the future of Novo Nordisk, one of the most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world? Are you ready to define and lead the journey of Identity & Access Management (IAM) from idea to operation? Does it sound inspiring to be part of a strong team of IAM and security experts, and make a difference by turning IAM into a business enabler?
Then read on – this could be the job for you.

THE ROLE IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is already an integrated part of the digital, data and IT landscape in Novo Nordisk. Now we want to make it fit for the future. Global Identity & Access Management is a newly established function in Global Information Security, reporting to the CISO and based in Digital, Data and IT in Denmark. The function is responsible for ensuring that IAM initiatives are aligned, run, and developed according to the strategic direction for IAM in Novo Nordisk.
The function is still being built, and will consist of internal employees and external partners, such as suppliers operating solutions for Novo Nordisk, and temporary project resources. You will own the process of taking the right decisions on implementation of IAM. You will coordinate various implementation decisions with relevant stakeholders and ensure that sufficient communication takes place.
The Director of Global Identity & Access Management is heading up the governance body on Identity and Access Management, which is a virtual representation of areas within Digital, Data & IT and business functions, co-owning the implementation decisions for Novo Nordisk. You will lead the process of building up this virtual team and ensure that the right capabilities are present. You have a unique chance to influence the future of this role and the function.

The initial responsibilities include:

• Build up the unit in a controlled manner and define roles and responsibilities
• Own and lead activities related to implementation of the IAM strategy in Novo Nordisk
• Act in the role of Theme Owner of the IAM theme in the IT Scalability Programme
• Own and lead operational excellence, maintenance and development of the systems and services delivered out of the IAM function
• Establish, implement and maintain a common operating model for Identity and Access Management across Novo Nordisk
• Perform vendor selection where relevant, and create and implement a sourcing strategy
• Ensure that services and solutions delivered out of the IAM function are compliant with all relevant Novo Nordisk requirements and relevant legislation
• Lead the IAM function and oversee the delivery of projects and services
• Prioritise and ensure good collaboration and communication with all stakeholders
• Provide thought leadership and best practices on Identity and Access Management topics such as authentication, authorisation, identity governance, identity federation and privileged access managemen