Sr Data Scientist I (Bangalore, Karnataka, IN)

Department – Enterprise IT

Global Business Solutions, Bangalore

Job Level: 7

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies to solve complex business problems? Do you want to Shape the future of AI in healthcare, where your models don't just process data, they protect patients and accelerate life-changing treatments?  If this sounds like you, read on and apply today to join our Enterprise AI team in Bangalore!

The Position

As a Data Scientist at Novo Nordisk, you will:

Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML solutions, including Generative AI, to address high-impact business challenges.

Translate business problems into validated data and modelling solutions, driving them through production delivery.

Ensure data quality, governance, reproducibility, and compliance throughout model development and deployment.

Collaborate cross-functionally with data engineering, product, analytics, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Provide technical leadership, mentor peers, and promote best practices in MLOps, model evaluation, and observability.

Qualifications

We are looking for  Data Scientist who thrives on solving complex problems and turning AI innovation into production reality. You'll bring with you:

Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field from a top university

5+ years of consultancy experience in data science, machine learning, or AI with a focus on developing and applying advanced algorithms, preferably from MBB or the Big 4

Proven track record delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions to production, from problem scoping through deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement

Strong programming skills in Python with solid understanding of software engineering best practices (version control, code reviews, unit testing, modularity)

Extensive hands-on experience with Python data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn), deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow), and GenAI toolkits (LangChain, LlamaIndex or similar)

Practical MLOps experience including CI/CD for models, model registries, experiment tracking (e.g., MLflow), and deploying models on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Experience with distributed compute frameworks (Spark, PySpark, Databricks, Snowpark or similar), SQL, and cloud-native ML platforms (Azure ML, SageMaker, Vertex AI)

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills, able to explain technical options to both technical and non-technical audiences

Self-starter mentality with attention to quality, reproducibility and operational robustness, plus a genuine passion for mentoring peers and uplifting team capability

Knowledge of AI ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy, governance and security considerations in AI/ML development

About the department

The Enterprise AI team develops and deploys scalable artificial intelligence solutions that improve business processes, decision-making, and customer experiences across the organisation. Collaborating with domain experts, the team translates business needs into production-ready models, ensures data governance and compliance, and maintains reliable MLOps pipelines for continuous improvement.

The department plays a pivotal role in enabling digital solutions to reach patients across the globe. Based in Bangalore, the team operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that fosters collaboration and innovation to drive impactful results. With a global reach, the team ensures alignment and integration of cutting-edge technologies across Novo Nordisk’s network.

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.

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. This role is based in Bangalore with a hybrid policy requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office.

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.

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