What does it take to rethink how an organization works in the age of AI?

At Xellia, we believe digital transformation requires more than new technologies. It requires people who can translate emerging digital and AI capabilities into practical solutions that improve how the business works.

We are therefore looking for a Digital Transformation Lead to help shape and drive our digital and AI transformation across the organization. This newly created role in Copenhagen offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-impact challenges to identify where digital technologies and AI can create the greatest value and leading the initiatives that turn those opportunities into reality.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Monitoring & Pricing, you will play a central role in advancing Xellia’s digital transformation - challenging existing ways of working and driving initiatives that improve processes and deliver measurable business value.

The role requires someone who is equally comfortable setting direction with senior stakeholders and rolling up their sleeves to drive implementation.

“At Xellia, digital transformation is not about automating the status quo – it is about challenging it. We are looking for someone with the vision to reimagine how we work and the conviction to make processes radically simpler, not just digitally enabled.” says Mathias Sturm, Senior Director Business Monitoring & Pricing

Shaping and delivering Xellia’s digital and AI transformation
As Digital Transformation Lead, you will move between shaping strategy and driving delivery - identifying where AI and digital can create real business value and taking personal ownership of making it happen.

Key responsibilities include:

• Digital/AI Strategy & Vision Shape, implement and continuously refine Xellia’s AI & digital transformation strategy ensuring focus on business objectives and operational realities. Maintain close alignment with IT, which owns the underlying infrastructure, to ensure strategies are technically grounded and executable.
• Thought Leadership Bridge the gap between AI capability and business value - translating emerging technologies into clear opportunities, guiding leadership on responsible adoption and building the internal confidence needed to act decisively.
• Project Delivery Own end-to-end delivery of Xellia's Agentification journey and broader high-impact AI and digital transformation projects – spanning automation, analytics, digital workflows and AI agent infrastructure – from concept through to production. Translate business pain points into scalable digital solutions and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and with measurable business outcomes.
• Use Case Execution Act as the bridge between business and IT on the implementation of prioritized AI and digital use cases. Maintain a relentless focus on business requirements and ensure that realized value is maximized at every stage of delivery.
• Cross–functional Collaboration Partner with IT, Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain and other business functions to identify, prioritize and deliver digital and AI initiatives with tangible outcomes. Drive alignment across departments without direct authority.
• Digital Culture & Enablement Champion digital literacy and an AI–first mindset across the organization through targeted communications, training programs and internal enablement initiatives. Make digital transformation feel accessible and relevant at all levels.
• Governance & Compliance Uphold robust data governance and ensure all AI usage complies with Xellia’s ethical, legal and operational standards, including adherence to applicable GxP requirements in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Technology Scouting Continuously evaluate emerging AI tools and technologies to ensure Xellia maintains a competitive edge in innovation and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Reporting Report regularly to senior leadership on the progress of digital and AI initiatives, articulating business impact, ROI and strategic next steps in a clear and executive-ready format.

The profile we are looking for
This role requires someone who can combine strategic perspective with pragmatic execution and who enjoys driving change across a complex organization.

You likely bring:

• 7+ years of experience working with digital transformation or AI-driven initiatives
• Experience from management consulting, digital strategy, or a similar transformation-focused role in an international organization
• A proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value, with a strategic yet hands-on approach to turning direction into execution
• Solid understanding of digital technologies and the growing role of AI, combined with the ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives without formal authority
• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field

Experience from pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated environments (GxP) or from B2B organizations is considered an advantage.

Fluency in English is required.

Why join Xellia?
If you are motivated by transformation that goes beyond the surface, this role gives you the mandate to challenge how Xellia works at its core. You will set direction, own delivery and leave a measurable mark on how the business operates.

Are you interested?
Please apply with your CV no later than April 19.

Applications are reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based, non-beta-lactam anti-infectives, supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines, we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark, we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen, Denmark; Budapest, Hungary; and Taizhou, China, with R&D and commercial operations in seven additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years, we are driven by purpose and progress.

With more than 1100 employees, our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas, curiosity, and initiative thrive, and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures, we provide real responsibility, freedom to explore, and support to grow. Together, we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people, but also the health of communities worldwide.

Further information about Xellia can be found at: www.xellia.com
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