Senior Drug Product Project Manager - Maternity Cover

The position

You will be a member of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) Project Core Team, where you will be responsible for planning and coordinating development activities within your expertise area and ensuring deliverables according to the project plan. As Drug Product Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Ensuring the development and manufacturing of drug products in clinical development phases Defining a clear development strategy with specialists and key stakeholders using your project management skills Driving the project through the different development stages and collaborating with CMC project core members as well as other areas of the Research & Development organization Leading sub-project teams in an engaging and motivating way and participating in writing and compiling regulatory applications and various internal and external documentation Communicating and coordinating with stakeholders within and outside of Emerging Technologies (ET) This role is a maternity cover for a year and a half. Qualifications To succeed in this role, you should: Have a master's degree in pharmacy, engineering, chemistry, or similar natural science subjects Have several years’ experience and gained in-depth knowledge of working within Research & Development, drug product development, or Quality Assurance in a pharmaceutical setting Have extensive project management experience and qualifications Are fluent in English, both written and spoken It is an advantage if you also have experience with external partnerships and/or small molecule-based drug products. As a person, you have a high-quality mindset and take pride in delivering on your deadlines. You work well independently, although you should also be motivated to cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and departments. With your structured approach to your tasks, you maintain an overview, even in a changing environment where priorities can shift quickly. Having a high personal drive, energy, and a positive attitude are essential. About the department Oral Product Development (OPDEV) is part of Emerging Technologies (ET), a newly established area in Novo Nordisk. We have a growing pipeline of new products, many of which are based on emerging technology platforms coming into Product Supply via internal development projects and externally acquired assets. In our department, we manage all oral drug development projects from clinical phase I to one year after launch and ensure robust business processes in the area. You will be joining a diverse team of Drug Product Project Managers who all work together to make a positive impact on patients' lives. We are well-known for having a pioneering spirit, as well as a curious and daring approach. We play a key role in developing and producing future treatments for millions of patients around the world. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and work alongside a diverse and supportive team of colleagues. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are 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 are all working to move the needle on patient care.