Contract Manager

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Contract Manager to join team at Novo Nordisk.  

Do you have a knack for stakeholder management and communication? Would you like to play an important role within contract management at one of the world’s leading healthcare companies? 

If this sounds like you, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. 

The position 

As a Contract Manager you will manage and oversee our company's contracts, ensuring that all contract terms and conditions are adhered to. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:   

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and other third-party service providers 
• Ensure that all contract terms and conditions are clearly defined and understood by all parties involved 
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, and take appropriate action to ensure that all parties are meeting their obligations 
• Manage contract renewals, extensions, and modifications as necessary 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and databases 

You will also get the chance to collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and mitigate contractual risks, as well as provide guidance and support to other team members on contract-related matters. 

The position is based in Odense.

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role, you we imagine you possess the following qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, law, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in contract management, procurement or a related field, preferably within large CAPEX projects 
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology combined with demonstrable experience in managing contracts cost schedules, change order management, and liquidated damages management 
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractual deliverables and develop effective working relationships with internal departments and external contractors 
• Experience in engaging with multi-disciplinary teams including finance, engineering, and procurement, with excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken), while working proficiency in Danish would be an advantage  

As a person, you are highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple contracts simultaneously. 

About the department 

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEX). The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT), which globally employ approximately 28,500 of Novo Nordisk’s 64,000 employees. Fill & Finish Expansions is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan and build all major fill & finish expansion projects across PSQIT to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our fill & finish facilities with the use of modern technology. We are setting the standards for the future, designing facilities we will still be proud of many decades from now. Fill & Finish Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world. 

Our department is committed to delivering innovative solutions and driving change in the pharmaceutical industry. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients worldwide. 

To learn more about Fill & Finish Expansions in Novo Nordisk visit our career site here:  Let's build the future for patients: Exciting Careers in Growing Expansion Project (novonordisk.com)     

Working at Novo Nordisk 
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 63,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact  

For further information you are welcome to contact Sevgi Polat Kartal, Senior Manager at +45 30793802.  

Deadline 

20 November 2024 

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.