EHS Manager

Do you want to join the fight against Climate Change and make a big impact in an exciting Novo Nordisk project? Are you ready to lead in an environment where you can drive the setup, culture, and future projects while making a difference in Health and Safety on building sites? Join us to influence the next chapter of Novo Nordisk's sustainable expansion journey. Apply today!

The Position

We are looking for a dynamic and assertive leader to join our team as the EHS & Construction Safety Manager. In this role, you will take charge of creating safe, sustainable, and compliant work environments in our major building site projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure excellence in health, safety, and environmental standards.

This is an opportunity to build and develop a high-performing team and contribute to shaping the future direction of Novo Nordisk's innovative and sustainable projects.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of safety strategies and processes for    construction safety on building sites.
• Serve as a key point of contact for EHS stakeholders, ensuring effective communication with EHS networks and external partners.
• Drive initiatives aligned with the Circular for Zero Strategy and NN sustainability goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, focusing on fire safety, construction safety, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and lead a strong team, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with direct communication while managing multiple priorities effectively.

This position is based in Odense.
 

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in one or more of the following      areas: Nature and Circular for Zero strategies, EHS & Design, Construction safety on building sites.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to assertively influence and manage stakeholders.

• A proactive and resilient attitude, thriving in direct and dynamic communication settings.

• A proven ability to make an impact and set clear priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English (Danish is a plus).

Your natural curiosity will be crucial to your success. You have a constructive approach to problem-solving and focus on finding sustainable solutions together with your colleagues while building a solid culture in the new team.

About the department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions, a newly established and growing area within Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT). Our team is responsible for designing, planning, and building major fill & finish expansion projects across Novo Nordisk. We are dedicated to serving the needs of millions of patients by rethinking our fill & finish facilities with the use of modern technology. With a global approach, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple sites and cultures across the world. 

Contact

For more information or any questions, please contact Senior Manager Sevgi Polat Kartal at +45 30793802

Deadline

1 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.