New Product Introductions Project Manager

Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment where your actions have real impact? And would you like to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries for project management and product development in the pharmaceutical industry? 

At Novo Nordisk our patients and their needs are always front and center. With increased demand for Novo Nordisk products this means that we will both lead development of new drug substances and the development of new and more effective ways of producing and delivering them. 

If you would like to be a part of this journey, we offer two exciting drug product project manager positions in New Product Introductions (NPI)! 

The position
The purpose of NPI is to deliver well established and robust processes to production to ensure smooth product introduction and launch. To succeed with this, NPI Project Managers need to have a strong focus on building teams and promoting a dynamic learning culture where close collaboration and openness are hallmarks. 

The NPI Project Office is an international team of project managers who have the responsibility to coordinate all activities related to scale up of formulation and filling, process validation, and development of submission documents to authorities. As an NPI Project Manager you will serve as product supply’s representative in core groups and cross functional teams and lead internal activities in our project teams. The projects that we lead have a very high level of complexity both technically and in terms of stakeholder landscape and strategy. Moreover, the highly regulated pharmaceutical GMP environment creates a particular set of challenges that we need to handle effectively to secure patient safety.

Your daily tasks among others are:

• To work closely together with stakeholders locally in NPI, with colleagues in R&D, manufacturing sites and other areas across Novo Nordisk or with external partners. 

• To maintain the overview of your project, set the direction for the team and ensure that deliverables are met, and strategies are executed. 

• To secure timely development of transparent project plans and communication of these to stakeholders. 

• To develop how we do Project Management in NPI to succeed with current and future projects.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you have:

• A MSc Degree within Life Science or engineering (e.g. Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology or Medicine).

• At least 5 years of experience working with project management within the pharmaceutical industry, or extensive experience from late-stage drug development product projects. This experience could be within development, production, or other relevant disciplines.

• An ability to rapidly develop- and clearly communicate scenarios, impact of risks and recommendations to the decision makers  through uncertainty.

• Fluency in English is a must for this position.

On a personal level, you possess assertiveness and strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a good sense of diplomacy, which enables progress in a complex stakeholder landscape. Additionally, you are self-driven and have the ability to inspire and energize your team and colleagues. You set clear and ambitious goals and work closely with stakeholders to achieve them. As an individual, you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You prioritize tasks and create transparency for your projects, ensuring that you maintain an overview and share it with your team members. You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

About the department
In Injectable Finished Products (IFP) we produce a large portfolio of products fighting diabetes and obesity worldwide. New Product Introduction consists of 65+ employees across 7 teams situated in Bagsværd, Denmark.

The main responsibility of the department is the transition of development products into large scale production and market approval. This includes production design, material and process sciences, product stability and coordination of production for late-phase clinical trials. The position is located in New Product Introduction Project Office, a group of project managers heading up development projects and life cycle management projects within our area.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information you are welcome to contact Maria Berggård Silow at +45 34485056.

Deadline
15 July 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.