Principal Application Architect - Adobe Experience Cloud & AI

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 PositionThe Principal Enterprise Architect – Adobe Experience Cloud & AI will define and drive the enterprise architecture for Novo Nordisk’s Adobe ecosystem, with primary responsibility for Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Experience Platform. This role will ensure that AEM, AEP, and the broader Adobe Experience Cloud operate as a unified ecosystem connecting content, customer data, analytics, personalization, decisioning, journey orchestration, and activation across channels.RelationshipsThis position reports to the Associate Director, Business Applications. The position interacts with multiple NNI internal functions, such as Omnichannel Campaign Operations, Marketing Operations, Market Development/HCP Engagement, Brand teams, Commercial Operations Planning, all business application teams, infrastructure operations, security, the global IT architecture team and the global analytics team, as well as external operational vendors and agencies.Essential FunctionsAnalyses & Fulfils Business Needs:Leverages knowledge of the business and industry to influence and impact the decision-making process and the development of future strategiesPartners with Enterprise Architecture, business leaders to ensure that solutions are sustainable and assist with the organizational change management processServes as a valued advisor to stakeholders by anticipating needs and developing solutions that are aligned with business strategiesLeverages Technology Principles, Knowledge & Practices: Serves as the primary technical authority for the Adobe CX Platform, including Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for web and content delivery, and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) for customer data management, segmentation, activation, personalization, and journey orchestration.Defines and governs the end-to-end Adobe architecture, including data flows between AEP and AEM, integration with downstream activation channels, Real-Time CDP configuration, and AI/ML-driven personalization frameworks.Manages It Vendors: Ensure technology vendors have mature products and servicesUnderstands & Applies Risk Management Practices: Ensure recommended solutions used are robust and sustainableBuilds 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.Physical Requirements0-10% overnight travel required.QualificationsA Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field required. Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriateMinimum of 5 years experience in pharma, biotechnology, or healthcare IT A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including Sites, Assets, Forms, and headless/hybrid delivery architecturesAdobe Experience Platform (AEP), including Real-Time CDP, Customer Journey Analytics (CJA), Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), and data ingestion/activation frameworksAdobe Analytics and Adobe Target for measurement, testing, and personalizationAdobe's integrated CX Platform ecosystem, including cross-product data flows, identity stitching, and unified customer profile architectureAdobe's latest AI and Generative AI capabilities, with demonstrated experience in assessing organizational readiness and leading end-to-end implementation of AI-driven features across the Adobe platform stackStrong general business understanding and IT architecture skillsSignificant experience with evaluating and implementing new technologiesStrong leadership capabilitiesAbility to develop and maintain strong internal relationshipsAbility to lead a project in the development and implementation of processes and programsAbility to understand the architecture of systems and how applications integrate into those systems. Ability to work effectively as a member of a solution development teamAbility to work independentlyThe base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,600. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.