Project Manager- QC laboratories

Do you have experience in project management and knowledge about IT/OT in Quality Control (QC) laboratories? We are looking for a Project Manager to join our QC team in the IT & Automation department, enabling us to expand our global Fill & Finish capacities at Novo Nordisk.  

If you are ready to take on the challenge of shaping our future and working with cutting-edge technology and to make a massive difference to Novo Nordisk, read on and apply today for a life-changing career!  

The position   

As our new Project Manager, you will play a prominent role in Fill & Finish production Expansions, designing and driving IT/OT standards for our new QC Modules, accelerating implementation across global sites. Acting as module lead towards one of the sites, you will be driving day-to-day activities leading to successful implementation of IT/OT standards for the QC module, with the aim of achieving global simplicity and scalability. You will be working closely together with the Site Expansion Lead responsible for the program management across the different modules, while also collaborating closely with our QC IT/OT specialists and the process group in continuously developing the QC standards.  

Key responsibilities:   

• The point of contact in the QC module for the expansion site and take ownership and assist in managing QC project tasks & supporting the IT/OT team in achieving project milestones  
• Expansion Site Lead in outlining the scope, deliverables and timeline for the QC module   
• Coordinate and align with the stakeholders’ dependencies, change control and execution of standards   
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies & monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle   
• Ensure compliance and quality in all parts of the projects  

As the expansion program has a global scope some travel may be required, expected at 1-4 weeks a year.  

Qualifications   

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following qualifications:     

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. E.g. Automation/Electrical Engineering, Electronic & computer, Information & communication technology or similar   
• Experience in applying project management principles with exceptional communication skills and proven record in stakeholder management  
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and working with the GMP environment would be advantageous  
• Knowledge of connectivity between equipment and IT systems will be an added advantage   
• Adaptability to changing environments and the ability to co-create solutions that drive value to the company   

About the department   

IT & Automation is a department within DD&IT PS – Fill & Finish Expansions. We are a program organization built in a matrix structure to foster cross-organizational and cross-functional collaboration to shape our future.  

Our goal is to design and build future-proof, global fill & finish production facilities, with a focus on establishing strong foundational IT and automation that will enable these facilities to digitally evolve.   

As a member of our department, you will work closely with colleagues responsible for processes and engineering, as well as various technology partners both internally and externally.  

Our offices for Fill & Finish Expansions are located in Kongens Lyngby.   

Working at Novo Nordisk   

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For more than 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that. We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 64,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

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Contact   

If you have questions about the position, please contact Mikkel Boding Kaplan Kildetoft, People Leader for IT & Automation on +45 30 7942 01  

Deadline   

5 January 2025.   

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early.   

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application. To ensure a fair and equal recruitment process, please refrain from adding a picture 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.