Project Supporter in Global Contract Manufacturing - Drug Products (GCM DP)

Are you passionate about project management and eager to establish a career in this dynamic field? Join us at Novo Nordisk as a Project Supporter in GCM DP and be an integral part of our exciting journey to fortify the outcomes of our international projects.

The position
The project portfolio within Novo Nordisk External Supply is expanding, with new Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partnerships in the GCM DP project pipeline. Professional support in our daily Project/Program Management is crucial in achieving our set goals.
As a Project Supporter, you will collaborate closely with the Project team to ensure the realization of our objectives.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting project managers with day-to-day project management tasks to ensure seamless project execution.
• Facilitating project planning using Microsoft Project (MSP) to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules.
• Coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and documenting meeting minutes.
• Supporting project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and communication materials.
• Assisting in managing project budgets and resource allocation.
• Providing timely updates to project stakeholders and ensuring alignment with project goals.

As a Project Supporter, you will work in tandem with Project/Program Managers and CMOs to initiate, execute, and transition projects to operation, ensuring consistent achievement of project goals across all initiatives.
Our projects necessitate a high level of interface between different departments, requiring agile working practices, complex stakeholder management, and a balance between physical and virtual settings. All CMOs are integrated into the Virtual Project group with local project management when needed, necessitating diverse interactions and a significant portion of work in virtual settings.

Qualifications
We are seeking a new colleague to join us on our ambitious journey. 
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor or Master of Business Administration, Project Management, Science, or similar, with proven experience in project support or coordination, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (MSP) and other project management tools/software.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Any Project Management certification would be advantageous.
• Full professional proficiency English: knowledge of Danish is beneficial.

About the Department
GCM DP team is an integral part of Novo Nordisk’s External Supply organization and comprises +200 employees. The primary role of GCM DP is to ensure patient access to our products worldwide, and to support the establishment and operation of CMO sites in all continents where our focus is on Asia and Africa.
Your primary location is expected to be our Danish office in Høj Taastrup, with the option to work from other locations in a virtual setting as needed.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk we use our skills, dedication, and ambition to improve the lives of millions of people living with a serious chronic disease. By working with us you will have the opportunity to do the same in a global business environment. In exchange, we offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development.

Contact
For further information, please contact Shahrzad Ghadiri, Manager via e-mail: [email protected] 

Deadline
25 March 2025  
Please note that applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis and therefore the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have proceeded with candidates to the screening or interview phase.
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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.