Position Title
: Data Scientist

Department
:
Data & Analytics, Partnerships and Innovation Division

Location
:
Tokyo, Japan

Join our Data & Analytics team to apply advanced machine learning and analytics that would drive more informed commercial decisions and boost product sales. Work cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, finance, and medical teams, and partner with the digital/innovation group to deliver the data backbone behind user-facing tools.

Your new role
As a Data Scientist At Novo Nordisk, You Will

• Deliver production-grade models and analytics products, including designing, training, validating, and improving machine learning models such as classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, and Natural Language Processing.
• Deploy solutions into production environments and establish monitoring for model performance, drift, and reliability.
• Own the full data science lifecycle, from framing business questions into testable hypotheses to communicating recommendations through clear narratives, dashboards, and decision-oriented outputs.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand objectives, manage demand transparently, and influence decision-making with evidence-based insights.
• Raise the bar on quality, governance, and standards by implementing strong practices for reproducibility, documentation, and explainability.
• Contribute to capability building in Japan by sharing best practices, supporting analysts in upskilling, and acting as a trusted advisor on AI/ML strategy discussions.

Your new department
Data & Analytics is a dynamic and growing function focused on building sustainable local analytics and AI capabilities aligned with global standards and local business needs. Based in Japan, the team partners with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Innovation, Finance, Marketing, Medical, Sales) and collaborates closely with Data Platform and Data Governance teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure, and adopted. The atmosphere is fast-paced and collaborative, with a shared commitment to delivering impactful data-driven solutions.

Your Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Data Scientist who can bring the following qualifications to the role :

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years in analytics/data roles, including 2+ years of hands-on data science experience implementing ML/statistical solutions.
• Strong Python coding skills and solid software/data engineering practices (version control, testing, packaging, reproducibility).
• Proven experience working with structured data; experience in regulated industries (pharma, healthcare, finance) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear business decisions.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What We Offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information
You are welcome to contact our Japan Talent Acquisition team at if you have questions about the role. Be advised that we might not be able to answer queries about your recruitment status.

Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis.

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 defeating 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.

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.