Manager in Expansion Projects

Are you a people manager with a technical background looking for a global position where you can drive leadership, standardization and decision making on a global level? Are you ready to take on challenges and have fun at the same time?  If so, then you are the manager we are looking for. Apply now and join Novo Nordisk! 

The Position 

We are looking for 2 Managers to head up 2 different teams: Project Managers, and Professionals who work daily on standardization, equipment specifications and multiple deliverables. In these positions, you will be a key player in defining the future global standard for equipment and process in Formulation and Wash & Sterilization department. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• People management of Project Managers and Professionals. 

• People development and recruitment of new employees. 

• Resource management. 

• Stakeholder management (local and global) 

You will work in collaboration with a wide network of stakeholders on a local and global level. This will include Managers, Senior Project Managers, Specialists, our Central Manufacturing Development Team, and Subject Matter Experts. While being stationed in Lyngby, you will travel to our global sites, including sites based in Denmark, France, US, Brazil, and China. 10-15% travel is expected for the position. 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, you have: 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, natural sciences, management or similar. 

• 2+ years of people management experience. 

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, GxP and production knowledge would be a plus. 

• Fluency in spoken and written English. 

As an individual, your quality mindset and business acumen are well developed. You approach problems systematically, collaborate effectively within a team, and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This links to your excellent interpersonal abilities which enable you to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels within the organisation. You value listening to other inputs and can evaluate issues in a practical manner, leading to effective solutions. You have a people development mindset and value other people’s growth. Managing multiple activities simultaneously is within your capabilities. With your global citizen mentality, remarkable communication skills and problem-solving approach, you can easily build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. 

About the Department 

Technology Standards is a department in the newly created area of Fill & Finish Expansions. Fill & Finish Expansions is anchored in Product Supply, which globally accounts for +19,000 of Novo Nordisk’s +50,000 employees. The responsibility of Fill & Finish Expansions is to plan and execute the establishment of new aseptic filling capacity across the global manufacturing network. Including BioTech and Rare Diseases (BRD) and Injectable Finished Products (IFP) for new filling platforms while ensuring harmonisation and global standards. Across the different roles there is a distinct global aspect as the end goal is a global standard and best practice, and working with multiple sites, cultures and traditions will be a key element. 

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 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact 

If you want to learn more about the position, please contact Senior Manager Jose Andres Dahl Sommer on +45 30751124.

Deadline 

Apply before 23rd of October 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 resume or 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.