Development Academy Professional

Development Academy in Product Supply AMSAT

Exciting learning journey within Aseptic Manufacturing Science And Technology 

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate seeking an exciting hands-on learning opportunity within developing manufacturing processes? Do you want to kickstart your career in an organisation that is willing to invest in your professional- and personal development? Do you have a passion for contributing to the treatment of millions of patients worldwide? 

If yes, you might be one of the ten next graduates joining our Development Academy in Product Supply (PS) Aseptic Manufacturing Science and Technology (AMSAT).  

About the area  

Novo Nordisk is currently embarking on an exciting mission to maximise and expand our production capacity globally, with the goal of delivering high-quality injectable medicines to our patients around the world. As a part of Product Supply, AMSAT plays a crucial role in this journey. PS AMSAT supports our global & local production sites by optimising and developing future manufacturing of injectables - while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance. The area employs 1300 people, and your main place of work will be in Bagsværd in the Greater Copenhagen area.  

The position  

We offer an exciting opportunity to obtain valuable insights and learnings within Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) critical activities and the future manufacturing processes. This is a challenging 1 year fast-track learning journey where you will receive on-the-job learning opportunities while being part of a larger programme of with many stakeholders.  

The AMSAT Development Academy, is committed to providing you with a comprehensive learning experience that will prepare you for a position and rewarding career in PS AMSAT & Novo Nordisk. You will be a part of team that consists of ten highly qualified and engaged professionals who will take part in this journey.  

The programme is structured around an intense onboarding month where you will receive initial training within the various disciplines related to manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. This is followed by two rotations within PS AMSAT, production sites in either Denmark, France, Brazil, US or China or other manufacturing related areas.  

This journey will enable you to accelerate your career within pharmaceutical manufacturing and build a strong network across Novo Nordisk, Product Supply, AMSAT and our production sites. 

Within your rotations, you will be responsible for executing tasks and projects as well as supporting in more complex cross-functional assignments. The scope and content of the projects vary according to ongoing activities across PS AMSAT and will be matched with your educational background and competencies.  

The practicalities:  

• It is a permanent full-time remunerated position. When approaching the end of the rotations, we will support you in transferring to your future position in PS AMSAT depending on your competences, business needs, and development wishes  

• Start date: 1 February 2025  

Qualifications  

We expect that:  

• You are newly graduated or about to graduate with a master’s degree level within a relevant life science education – e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering, Physics - with excellent results 

• You may have experience from the pharmaceutical industry via your studies or student job  

• You are proactive with a strong focus on learning, open-minded and very curious by nature  

• You are good at communicating and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels across a global organisation  

• You are analytical and able to structure and cope with a lot of information and varied tasks  

• You possess strong intercultural skills and are fluent in both spoken and written English  

Information sessions 

Are you interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity? We invite you to join us for an information session where you will receive an introduction to Novo Nordisk, PS AMSAT, and our Development Academy. 

We will also have one of our graduates joining the session, providing you with first-hand insights and the chance to have your questions answered directly by someone currently enrolled in the programme. 

We will host 2 options: 

• Mon, Sep 16, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM (CET), Link to Register  

• Fri, Sep 27, 9:00 PM - 9:45 AM (CET), Link to Register 

Deadline 

Please submit your application (Motivation & CV – motivation can be included in CV) no later than 30-Sep-2024. 

Contact  

For further information, please contact Associate Manager, Jonas Andersen Helboe at +45 30794952  

Recruitment process  

Step 1 – mid October: Relevant candidates will be invited for an initial online interview. The candidates who are not invited for an interview will be notified by e-mail.  

Step 2 – late October: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an event end October, where they will take part in assessment day and get a chance to hear more about the Development Academy. The event will take place in Bagsværd, Denmark and will be arranged by Novo Nordisk.  

Step 3 – November: The final group of candidates will be invited for individual interviews where assessments & cases are a part of the interviews before positions are offered to selected candidates. 

Step 4 – November: Recruitment is finalised, and final decisions will be communicated to candidates. 

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.