Product Owner – 12‑Month Maternity Cover

Denmark, Bagsværd, Onsite

Monitoring & Control Solutions CoE

 

Are you passionate about shaping digital products that make a real impact? Do you thrive in agile, cross-functional environments and enjoy turning complex stakeholder needs into clear, value‑driven roadmaps? Join us for a 12‑month maternity cover as a Product Owner at Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd, Denmark. Apply today and take the next step in your career.

 

Your new role

As a Product Owner in our Monitoring & Control Solutions area, you will be the bridge between business stakeholders and delivery teams. I.e. defining vision, prioritising the backlog, and ensuring we build the right features at the right time. You’ll collaborate closely with Business Owners, end‑users, architects, vendors and agile teams to deliver high‑quality digital solutions that support global manufacturing and operations.

 

Key responsibilities

Align product vision, strategy and roadmap with stakeholders and business objectives Define, maintain and prioritise the product backlog based on value, feasibility and user needs Champion a quality mindset and ensure solutions meet agreed definitions of done and relevant standards Use data, feedback and OKRs to inform decisions and iterate on features Coordinate with vendors and partners, supporting contractual reviews and budget transparency Work across distributed teams and communicate clearly to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds

 

Your new department

Monitoring & Control Solutions sets the strategic direction for global solutions using the latest technologies across our manufacturing landscape. We sit within CMC&PS IT Manufacturing Solutions and partner closely with business stakeholders worldwide. You’ll join a collaborative environment in Bagsværd, Denmark, working with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts and System Managers who value team spirit, a quality mindset and a “can‑do” attitude. Expect a supportive atmosphere, meaningful challenges and the chance to see your work drive tangible impact.

 

Your skills and qualifications

We know great Product Owners come from diverse paths. If you recognise yourself in some of the points below, we’d love to hear from you:

Academic background (Master’s preferred or Bachelor’s with relevant experience) in IT, engineering, sciences or similar Experience in product ownership or adjacent roles (e.g., Product Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Engineer, Scrum Master) in digital/IT environments Practical experience or strong interest in agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban) and frameworks like SAFe Comfortable managing and refining a backlog, writing clear user stories and prioritising for impact Strong stakeholder skills: able to align diverse perspectives, communicate clearly and drive decisions A quality‑focused, user‑centric mindset with an eye for both business value and technical feasibility Fluency in English is required; certifications in SAFe, Agile or Scrum Product Ownership are a plus Experience with IT/OT or regulated environments is an advantage, not a requirement

 

If you’re an engineer or technician who has moved toward product ownership, or you’re a seasoned agile practitioner looking to deepen your PO craft, this role can also be a great fit.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

 

What we offer

This is a rare opportunity to step into end‑to‑end product ownership in a mission‑critical domain and make a visible impact within 12 months. You’ll own a product that enables our global manufacturing operations, set the vision and roadmap, and see your decisions come to life fast. Expect high exposure to senior stakeholders, genuine autonomy, and the chance to sharpen your craft across agile delivery, vendor collaboration, budgeting and quality in a regulated environment. You’ll work with a supportive, high‑performing team onsite in Bagsværd, access modern tools and ways of working (Scrum, SAFe, OKRs), and benefit from a purpose‑driven culture that values learning, inclusion and pragmatic problem‑solving. If you want a concentrated, career‑defining experience where you can deliver measurable outcomes and elevate your product skills, this is it.

 

Deadline

February 22nd - 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.