Project Director, Finished Products

Are you passionate about project management and experienced in leading complex manufacturing projects within GMP regulated industries, from groundbreaking to future operation organization, The Fill & Finish Expansion (FFEx) program is looking for a Project Director to spearhead the design and construction process for a large scale CAPEX project.  If you thrive in project management and possesses strong leadership skills, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position
As a Project Director for FP (Finished Products) you will be a key driver in leading a complex construction and manufacturing project. You will be responsible for developing and executing project plans, defining objectives, deliverables and timelines and allocate necessary resources. You will be operating in an international landscape with cross functional collaboration and focus on continuous improvement. 
In this role at Novo Nordisk, you will:
•    Develop and Lead a project organization to execute the FFEX FP module, ensuring adherence to Quality, Delivery, Cost, construction management, environment, Health & Safety standards.
•    Oversee overall project management, including scheduling, resource allocations, and budget for manufacturing projects.
•    Lead project activities, including analyzing designs, methods, and internal manufacturing processes to ensure cost, delivery, and quality targets are met.
•    Implement process improvements and changes in product design and manufacturing methods.
•    Be a part of the Site leadership team and support the team in the overall success of the project. 

Qualifications
As an ideal candidate, we expect you to have the following:
•    An academic degree within engineering, production, business or other relevant area.
•    8+ years of relevant experience as a people and project manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry or other GMP regulated industry
•    Know how in  pharmaceutical production processes is an advantage
•    Experience in facilities projects: Engineering, registration, and validation of facilities.
•    Experience with planning, documentation, GMP and project execution.
•    Familiarity with Quality, Delivery, Cost, Environment, Health & Safety standards.
•    Strong leadership skills and experience with building and leading a team towards operational excellence.

Join us and take a pivotal role in construction management and leadership, contributing to the success of our world-leading healthcare company.
 

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.

To learn more about Fill & Finish Expansions in Novo Nordisk visit our career site here: Let's build the future for patients: Exciting Careers in Growing Expansion Project (novonordisk.com).
 

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 63,000 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.
 

Deadline
4 December 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 to 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.