AI Scientist - AI Governance

Enterprise IT and Quality Ballerup, Denmark | London, UKShape the future of AI in healthcare. Build cutting-edge AI platforms that process billions of tokens monthly and empower thousands of innovators across [xxxxx] to bring AI-driven solutions to patients worldwide. The role can also be based in London, UK.Your new roleAs an AI Scientist in AI Governance and Enablement in Enterprise AI, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that AI is developed and deployed responsibly at [xxxxx]. Working at the intersection of responsible AI, risk management, and enterprise governance, you'll apply scientific rigour to evaluate, monitor, and improve AI systems throughout [xxxxx] value chain that impact patients and innovators across the organisation.Your responsibilities will include:

Translating responsible AI principles, regulatory requirements, and governance policies into practical methods and tools suitable for enterprise-wide usage

Continuously adapting practices towards new forms of AI systems (also the next wave of Agentic AI) for safe, reliable, and compliant development and usage

Enabling "AI to govern AI" capabilities, leveraging LLMs and agentic tools to support scalable, responsible AI development and deployment

Designing and applying scientific frameworks to assess AI model risk, bias, fairness, and performance across production AI systems

Collaborating with AI engineers, Legal experts, IT risk, cybersecurity, research & product teams, and business stakeholders to embed governance directly into AI platforms and workflows

Supporting citizen developers and a broad range of users in adopting AI safely and responsibly

Your new departmentIn Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full [xxxxx] value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.Within Enterprise IT sits Enterprise AI, a dynamic organization of AI Engineers, AI Scientists, and Platform experts dedicated to delivering impactful AI tooling and cases across [xxxxx]. Our area comprises four key teams: Forward Deployed AI Engineering (reimagining core [xxxxx] processes with AI), AI Core (providing custom AI platforms processing billions of tokens monthly), Citizen AI and BI Platforms (delivering SaaS platforms that fuel AI and analytics), and AI Governance (ensuring Responsible AI in our development practices). We're cloud-native, primarily working with Databricks, AWS, and MS Azure, and we embrace agility, diverse thinking, and continuous learning in a culture built on feedback, honesty, and fun.Your skills & qualificationsWe're looking for an AI Scientist who combines solid scientific expertise with the ability to navigate complex governance and regulatory landscapes. You'll bring with you:

Strong background in AI/ML science, characterised by a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience). with proven experience bringing 3+ generative AI, LLM, or agent-based projects in larger organizations from pilot into production

Experience with AI Governance concepts, including model evaluation, risk assessment and risk classification, bias detection, fairness metrics, explainability, and a pragmatic approach to risk-benefit balance

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage multidisciplinary stakeholders, translating complex technical and governance topics for both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong knowledge of governance principles, AI regulatory frameworks, and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001)

Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and translate them into pragmatic, scalable solutions to overcome governance challenges

Enabling a pragmatic mindset, with the ability to work effectively in complex, cross-functional environments and influence across organisational boundaries without formal authority

Continuous curiosity for the evolving AI landscape, with a demonstrated ability to translate external AI innovation into pragmatic internal governance rules and capabilities

Additionally, it would be an advantage if you have:

Experience working in regulated or highly governed industries (e.g., pharma, finance, healthcare)

Proficiency with AI-driven development workflows and CI/CD pipelines, including Docker-based environments and cloud platforms (MS Azure, AWS)

Experience with AI agents and multi-agent systems, including hands-on experience with agentic frameworks (Microsoft Agent Framework, Google ADK, or similar)

A pragmatic approach to risk-benefit balance

Experience collaborating with security, risk, or compliance stakeholders

Working at [xxxxx]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 offerAt [xxxxx], you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.Incentives and Benefits:The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.More informationIf you want to know more, please reach out to Margi Sheth [xxxxx] Head of AI Governance & Enablement.Deadline31 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.At [xxxxx], 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.