Head of AI Solutions

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Join Novonesis as our new Head of AI Solutions
We are looking for a colleague to lead the team at the heart of Novonesis’ AI Center of Excellence, building agentic AI and machine learning solutions that deliver measurable business value.
You will set direction and development practices, lead a team of specialists, and partner with senior leaders across the business to turn AI opportunities into scalable solutions.

About the team:
The team develops agentic AI and ML solutions in a cross-functional environment with automation, enablement and platform teams within the Data Office. Through a hub-and-spoke model, we provide platforms, governance, training, solutions and communities that help teams develop and scale business-owned AI and data solutions.

Your role:

We are looking for an engaging people leader who can unite highly skilled experts, create direction in a fast-moving field and translate technical possibilities into business value.

• Lead an effective, collaborative team with psychological safety and shared ownership.
• Coach specialists, connect with their expertise and support their continued growth.
• Set a clear direction in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.
• Work with business leaders to evaluate and prioritize AI and machine learning opportunities.
• Balance near-term delivery with long-term team and capability development.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders on strategically important AI initiatives.
• Drive adoption of agentic AI, machine learning and new ways of working across the organization.

Potentially relevant experience:

• Proven people leadership and experience building and developing high-performing expert teams.
• Experience leading technology-enabled change or business transformation.
• Strong senior stakeholder management, communication and prioritization skills.
• Experience delivering or overseeing data or AI solutions in a business environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI, machine learning, data platforms or related tools.

In this role you will lead a team of 8 specialists and 2 students based in Denmark, manage an annual budget of DKK 10–15 million. Occasional travel is expected.

Work location: Hørsholm or Valby
Application deadline: November 10, 2026

Contact: Katrine K. Skeby, Head of Analytics, Automation & AI, kaks@novonesis.com

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Our History

In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis.

We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.