Director GDP Compliance & Transport Control

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of global logistics and distribution? Do you have a passion for establishing processes and setting direction in the within the regulated processes in Global Supply Chain? If so, we invite you to join us as a Director at Novo Nordisk, where you will play a pivotal role in our Global SC&BD Strategy. Your expertise in process excellence will be crucial in driving efficiency and innovation across our supply chain. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position
As a Director at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Develop and implement Global SC&BD Quality & Compliance Strategy.
• Manage organizational design and development for Quality & Compliance.
• Oversee audit/inspection activities and ensure audit readiness.
• Ensure robust Business Continuity Plans and consolidate top Risks.
• Lead Global Transport Qualifications and Validations.
• Drive digitalization of key processes and maintain validated transport solutions.
• Manage department budget and monitor key performance indicators.
• Lead and coach leaders and specialists, promoting employee engagement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and third-party providers.

Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

Need to have:

• Academic degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Distribution/Logistics/Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with GDP or similar regulated areas.
• Experience within project and/or LEAN management.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within people management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to set direction and drive engagement.

Nice to have:

• Deep knowledge of the Novo Nordisk organization and business.
• Experience with vendor relation management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
   

About the department
Global Logistics & Distribution is a central function in the Supply Chain organization in Product Supply, managing all cross-functional Supply Chain systems and processes. We drive and design the global logistics solutions enabling PS supply chain to deliver now and in the future- Together for the patients

We are approximately 80 employees in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, and 15 in Bangalore, India. The department is responsible for the global logistics and distribution of Novo Nordisk products between production sites, and to our affiliates and regional offices across the globe, including 3PLs. We focus on delivering high service while balancing the environmental footprint with fiscal impact. Our team oversees regulatory and quality requirements related to pharmaceutical distribution, managing distribution costs, and performance management of our warehouses and vendors.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact and Deadline
For further information please contact Malene Gundestrup ([email protected]) or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers.

Apply by the 16th of March 2025.
 

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.