Clean Utility Project Manager

Are you experienced in the various aspects of aseptic production processes and thrive in close international collaboration and networking? If so, we are seeking a Project Manager to develop the technology standards required for the implementation of our new aseptic production lines worldwide at Novo Nordisk. 

Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!

The position
As a Project Manager for the clean utility Work-Package, you will be pivotal in implementing a new technology standard for clean utilities. Your role will involve:

• Driving Work-Package deliverables to support the overall project goals and ensure timely, world-class solutions
• Managing tasks within your work package, including designing technical solutions and process flows that adhere to aseptic standards and authority requirements
• Preparing documentation and managing the execution and validation of tests (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ) within your responsibilities
• Coordinating with Quality Assurance (QA) for the design and implementation of equipment

You will work in close collaboration with pharma consultants, engineering SMEs, and project specialists to design and describe new processes. You will also be required to align and coordinate with local and global WPO peers. Furthermore, you can expect to travel to global sites, including Denmark, France, the US, Brazil, and China, with an anticipated travel time of approximately 20%.

Qualifications
We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

•    An academic degree in natural sciences, engineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience
•    Project management experience in technical or complex projects as well as a strong understanding of clean utility systems and their importance in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing 
•    Proficiency in both written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement
•    Experience in driving design processes, documentation for qualification, and implementing new equipment
•    You will need to have a certain level of flexibility to travel to different global sites, including Denmark, France, the US, Brazil, and China, with an estimated travel time of around 20%

As an individual, you have a proactive and solution-oriented approach and are highly skilled at building relationships. You work systematically, are dedicated to your work and colleagues, and thrive in collaborative and international environments. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to establish cross-functional and global relationships with ease. Additionally, you possess a quality mindset and are motivated to create optimal solutions while challenging the status quo with data. You also possess strong leadership skills and the ability to achieve results in a global stakeholder landscape.

About the department
Technology Standards is a department in the newly created area of Fill & Finish Expansions, which is anchored within Product Supply, accounting for over 19,000 of Novo Nordisk's 44,000 employees globally. The responsibility of Fill & Finish Expansions is to plan and execute the establishment of new aseptic filling capacity across the global manufacturing network while ensuring harmonization and global standards.
There is a distinct global aspect across the different roles as the ultimate goal is to establish a global standard and best practice. Working with multiple sites, cultures, and traditions will be a key element.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.  We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact 
For further information, please contact Utility & HVAC Manager Mahshid Yahyazadeh on +45 30 775048.

Deadline 
3 February 2024

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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 CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in 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.