Principal Systems Analyst - Model N
Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Department The Finance & Operations department brings
insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives
digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance
& Operations works closely across the organization to guide
enterprise-wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive
core operations and develop insights to drive growth and
operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for
future capabilities. Our focus on innovation ensures we're
constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for
regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our
supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data
innovation, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity
and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you
will have the opportunity to build a career in a global business
environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their
talent, and we reward hard work and dedication with opportunities
for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to
maximize your potential with us? The Position This role anticipates
and analyzes users requirements to design new IT application
solutions and/or enhancements to existing application solutions in
meeting new business needs and in solving business problems. This
role possesses and applies a broad range of expertise of
principles, methods, practices, standards, procedures and
compliance requirements of a particular business function in
designing and developing complex IT solutions. In the support role
of existing systems, this role provides knowledge and training on
the system use and interfaces with business users in understanding
and providing resolutions to the system related issues and
discrepancies. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT
strategies and comply with the organizations architectural and
operating standards and requirements. Plans, organizes and directs
the tactical and strategic operational activities of team members
in IT. Relationships This position reports to a manager in Business
Applications. This position interacts with all levels of IT and LoB
functions including System and Project Managers, Business Analysts,
other Systems Analysts, Application Developers, Architects and
System Engineers as needed; LoB system and business process owners
and stakeholders. Essential Functions Analyzes & Fulfills Business
Needs:Analyzes new needs in determining the solution approach and
scope; Participates in buy or build analysisAnalyzes user
requirements and develops functional specifications for complex
systemsDesigns, develops and executes test scenarios and scripts to
ensure the developed system(s) meet the technical and functional
specifications; assesses and develops validation requirements;
conducts functional testing, performance testing and integration
testing; plans and coordinates user acceptance testing; documents
the results of all testsLeads in the development and/or maintenance
of technical designs and specifications from functional
specifications for systems of simple to moderate complexity;
Develops URS, FRS, TDS, DFD, Test cases, Traceability Matrix and
other design documents; Reconciles design models with business
requirements; Designs application prototypes when necessaryReviews
and provides input for developing effective user and system
documentationIdentifies the skills and resources needed to
implement a new system or to enhance an existing system, and
prepares cost estimates for development and timeline required to
implement Builds Relationships & Influences Key Stakeholders:Builds
trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external
stakeholders, which help accomplish key business objectivesDevelops
and communicates strong, fact based rationales to build support for
ones perspectives and initiatives Develops & Maintains Systems,
Applications & Infrastructure:Directs and leads prioritization of
input to CAB process; identifies and plans responses for changes
requests (RFCs) by assessing the requests, technical options, and
feasibility and impacts of optionsConsults with and advises members
of the application development staff on the system design aspects,
business rules and processes and the use of various technologies,
tools, standards, methods and best practicesCreates and advises in
the creation of detailed functional specifications defining the
system capabilities to be implemented along with accompanying data
models, process models, and impact on IT and LoB processesEnsures
system design adheres to compliance requirements, SOX requirements,
and other technology standards both local and corporateProvides a
primary point of contact for supporting the applications and
coordinating all change functions in support of one or more
specific business processes or areas Leverages Technology
Principles, Knowledge & Practices:Utilizes advanced IT knowledge to
uncover unmet needs of stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, and
communicates them to the technical staff and ensures all needs are
metFacilitates the technical communication and coordination among
the project team, other technical staff and external
vendorsPossesses and provides subject matter expertise for the
various system solutions and the supported business
processesUtilizes advanced IT knowledge to uncover unmet needs of
stakeholders within Novo Nordisk, and communicates them to the
technical staff and ensure all needs are metUtilizes advanced IT
knowledge to uncover unmet needs of stakeholders within Novo
Nordisk, and communicates them to the technical staff and ensures
all needs are met Manages IT Vendors:Ensures that vendors are
compliant with contract expectations, and negotiates contracts to
meet current and future work requirementsEvaluates vendor
performance and effectiveness (i.e., against KPIs and SLAs) and
makes recommendations for selecting vendors for future
opportunities Team Leadership:Helps others to build capabilities by
proactively providing constructive feedback & coachingStrategically
seeks out, builds and maintains trusting and collaborative
relationships with peers and senior staff members in IT and LoB to
meet business needs and demandsWorks with others to build mutual
understanding and a shared vision of success Understands & Applies
Risk Management Practices:Leverages advanced knowledge of risk
management processes and guidelines to ensure compliance and
proactively identify risks throughout the system lifecycleUses
in-depth knowledge of current and emerging risk management
practices, and provides insight into the long-term implications of
changes to ensure the sustainability of processes, projects and
systems Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required.
Qualifications A BS Degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems, Business Administration or other related field required.
Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriate.
Advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 12 years of relevant
experience in Computer Science, IT, programming/systems analysis or
other related experience required with expertise in strategic
platforms such as SAP, ModelN, Veeva, etcAbility to establish and
maintain effective working relationshipsAbility to independently
determine and develop approaches to solutions, a demonstrated
problem solverAbility to lead, coordinate activities and provide
technical support to project teamsAbility to provide technical
solutions to a wide range of complex problemsDemonstrated superior
written and oral communication skill at all levelsDemonstrates
leadership capabilities; has the ability to act as a project lead
in the development and implementation of processExcellent technical
writing, document organization, technical document review and
analytical thinking skills are requiredExperience in developing and
measuring system performance KPIs and conducting post
implementation reviewsExperience managing, integrating, and loading
large volumes of dataKnowledge of CFR Title 21 Part 11
requirements, FDA regulated environments, industry practices on
computer validation, and Sarbox regulatory requirements of
computerized systemsKnowledge of operating systems (Windows, Unix
and Linux), relational database architectures, query languages and
interfaces, standard programming environments, data integration
tools, application integration solutions, and web based information
solutionsKnowledge of operating systems, relational database
architectures, query languages and interface, standard programming
environments, data integration tools, application integration
solutions, and web-based information solutionsProficient with test
case writing and executionProject team lead experience
requiredSuperior attention to detail The base compensation range
for this position is $116,810 to $216,100. Base compensation is
determined based on a number of factors. This position is also
eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company
performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation
and/or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other
company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in
Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and
vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k)
savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance
program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such
as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet
insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off
pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and
parental leave policy. 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 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. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are
interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance
or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290.
This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used
to inquire about the status of applications.
Keywords: Novo Nordisk, Lower Merion , Principal Systems Analyst - Model N, IT / Software / Systems , Plainsboro, Pennsylvania
