Associate Manager - Drug Product Laboratory Automation

Are you an experienced leader with a strong background or interest within automation of laboratory processes, which you would like to put into play as Associate Manager? If so, keep reading! A vacant position is now available as Associate Manager in our Drug Product Development area. We provide world class solutions to world class projects – and we need you to fuel our success. Join us, apply today! 

The position 

As Associate Manager for Drug Product Laboratory Automation, you will be a vital part of our leadership team and you will be responsible for leading a group of 7 individuals focused on automating laboratory processes.  

In this position, you will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of several automation projects in our area. We cover the process from early design, sourcing, implementation and daily operations including validation. 

You will be a part of the leadership team in the department with 4 other Associate Managers referring to the area head/Sr. Director. You will also have a significant interphase with a broad number of internal and external stakeholders including close collaboration with managers and project leaders from various analytical laboratories across Novo Nordisk. 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this position, you have: 

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams 

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical product development and/or laboratory automation 

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills in English and Danish 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Previous leadership experience is an advantage 

About the department 

Injectable Formulation Development is part of CMC Development & Scaling. We are responsible for developing formulations and production processes for all new injectable products at Novo Nordisk. The department is organised in 5 teams and we are 90 scientists and laboratory technicians. The department is situated in Måløv. In our daily work we link research and GMP production and drive the entire variety of injectable projects in Novo Nordisk covering clinical phase 1-3. We are very dedicated to optimise our laboratories through automation. We have recently implemented a fully automated sample storage and we are in the process of establishing a fully automated laboratory with liquid handling, filling, capping and labelling equipment. 

Contact 

For further information, please contact Sr. Director David Nolan, +45 30756348 

Deadline 

5th of August. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.