Quality Control Process Professional

Are you energised by interacting with many different stakeholders from various parts of the world? Do you want to be globally responsible for the quality control process (QC) of pen needles at Novo Nordisk? Then you might be our new QC Professional at our production site in Hjørring called Needle Manufacturing. Apply now for a life-changing career!

The position

As the new QC Process Professional, your role involves supporting the QC process expert in the global direction for pen needle QC processes at Novo Nordisk. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining global QC standards, participating in audits, and supporting QC activities across international sites. You will collaborate with stakeholders ranging from QC, production, and Quality Assurance to Regulatory Affairs. Your duties extend to staying updated on signals and requirements, implementing them across production sites, and developing/maintaining quality systems, including Standard Operating Procedures and QC Process Specifications. Additionally, you will identify and implement improvements in Manufacturing Development documentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing technical projects such as new QC equipment
• Planning experiments to optimise and harmonise processes and preparing protocols for projects
• Following up on results and writing reports
• Developing the method descriptions for needle testing
• Supporting the process landscape within QC and the documentation of test specifications.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• Experience that includes in-depth knowledge of medical device Quality Control (QC) in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, preferably in pen needle QC.
• A background with a BSc. or MSc. in mechanical engineering, chemistry, manufacturing processes or a related field.
• a structured approach to your work and possess a keen eye for detail in your daily activities.
• A strong focus on both quality and simplicity, with a commitment to delivering results.
• Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness and the ability to explain complex matters in a simple and understandable way.
• Proficient English oral and written skills at a professional level.

As an individual, you possess the ability to make necessary decisions efficiently and with a commitment to quality. Your excellent overall perspective and sharp analytical sense simplify the process of discerning connections between various elements such as processes, materials and equipment. Your open-mindedness and can-do attitude facilitate seamless interaction with employees at all levels within the organisation. Moreover, you consider yourself highly motivated, capable of working in a team environment and adaptable, maintaining a positive mindset that influences your collaboration within the department and with internal and external colleagues.

About the department

You will be a valuable member of our Process Experts & Validation team, collaborating with 10 dedicated colleagues. Our core responsibilities encompass validation strategy and training for the site and global process ownership within assembly, packaging, sterilisation and QC. We prioritise professionalism, a strong sense of responsibility and foster an open and informal dialogue. Our environment is dedicated to continuous improvement of individual and team competencies, fostering a motivating atmosphere.

The team is part of Needle Manufacturing in Hjørring which is responsible for the internal production of pen needles as well as quality control of all Novo Nordisk pen needles produced both internal and external. We are organised into seven departments with more than 425 employees dedicated to ensuring the pen needle supply to Novo Nordisk. We are driven by a quality mindset, and we pride ourselves on being a workplace where our can-do spirit and high ambitions come together to create great results for the benefit of our patients. 

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 careers 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

For further information, please contact Senior Manager, Ingeborg Bui, at [email protected].

Deadline

20 March 2025

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.