Associate Manager for Production Support Team

Are you ready to be a part of Novo Nordisk’s most significant expansion project in Hillerød? We are expanding our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) capacity for Biotech production, and the finished facility will employ approximately 340 colleagues and feature state-of-the-art technology for new processes and products. We are currently seeking an Associate Manager for Engineering Responsible within Production Support to establish and lead a team in this exciting project. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to our life-changing mission, read on and apply today!

The Position

As an Associate Manager in 25 L, at Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage, lead, and develop highly skilled multi-cultural team members as part of the project organization matrix

• Coordinate staffing and project progress in close collaboration with the different project work package owners up until the facility is ready for operation.

• Responsible for operational readiness within your area together with the operational readiness team

• Ensure right number and level of competencies in the team along the project phases and progressing into operations

• Participate in commissioning and validation of new equipment.

• Promoting a continuous improvement mindset, coaching and developing the team through clear direction and effective leadership

• Ensure robustness within the team, through a healthy and engaging working environment

Qualification

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A degree in engineering or a related technical field.

• 5 years of experience in operational management, experience from the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage

• Experience from larger projects is an advantage

• Knowledge of API/mAB processes and planning is preferred

• Great communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

As a Person, you possess  strong communication and leadership skills, as well as problem-solving and decision-making skills. Moreover, you are excellent in working collaboratively with cross-functional team.

About the Department

You will join our team in Hillerød, working on the expansion of our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) capacity for Biotech production. This project is one of the most significant expansion projects in Novo Nordisk, and the facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology to accommodate new processes and products. Our team is dedicated to driving change for our patients and creating life-changing careers for our employees. We promote a learning culture with high levels of trust, innovation, and development throughout the organization. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in reaching our production goals and making a difference in the lives of millions of people living with serious chronic diseases.

Working at Site Hillerød, Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk Site Hillerød, we are around 4,000 employees developing, producing, and filling injection pens to help patients around the world living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Here we also house a large factory dedicated to the production of life-saving medicine for patients with rare diseases.

At Site Hillerød we employe a diverse range of talent working across the value chain, and we are growing fast. In fact, we are one of the most rapidly expanding sites in Denmark. For this reason, we have many exciting job opportunities and therefore we are continuously looking for new talented colleagues. Join us and become a part of extraordinary teams implementing new technologies to take our production to new heights and serve even more patients.

The site is located in beautiful surroundings and offers good transportation options from Copenhagen, Hillerød, and the rest of North Zealand.

Currently, we are hiring many new colleagues in various engineering roles, including mechanical, automation, robotics, IT, validation, processes, manufacturing and much more. Also, we are looking for process operators, electricians, mechanics, technicians, project managers, associate managers, and pharmacists or similar background. 

Now is an extremely exciting time to join, as we are on an unprecedented growth journey and are serving more patients now than ever. Site Hillerød has a critical role to play in empowering Novo Nordisk to meet the needs of our patients now and in the future. Join us on this journey! 

Join us as we shape the future of pharma production and contribute to our purpose of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases!

Get to know us better - meet us at www.novonordisk.com/site-hilleroed-careers

Contact 

For further information, please contact Manager Jens Christian Egholm Sørensen, +45 3075 9872

Deadline

26 January, 2025.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

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.