Senior Project Manager

Do you want to develop the future standards of aseptic processing (AP) in Novo Nordisk? Does close international collaboration and networking across boundaries come natural to you, and are you familiar with the different aspects of aseptic production processes? 

If yes, then you might be the Senior Project Manager and Standard Lead we are looking for to develop the technology standards needed to support the establishment of our new aseptic production lines across the world! 

The Position 

As a Senior Project Manager and Standard Lead for the Formulation Work-Package, you will play an essential role in the successful implementation of a new technology standard that covers the Formulation aseptic processing area. We create the future standards.  

Your responsibility will be to drive the Work-Package deliverables, while supporting the overall project goals of delivering a world class solution in a time frame that challenges the traditional approach. This requires engaging with the Work Package Owners (WPO) of other technical areas, Subject Matter Experts (SME), international stakeholders and harvesting the inherent experiences of the company and combining the input with state-of-the-art aseptic production technology.  

As part of your work track, we expect the following content to be included: 

• Project management of tasks within your work package including design of future technical solutions and process flows with focus on adherence to the aseptic standards and authority requirements. 

• Preparing documentation and management of test execution and validation of activities within your area of responsibilities (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ). 

• Coordination with Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs (RA) and coordinating responsibility for designing and implementation equipment. 

• Design and implement training setup for inspection and other relevant compliance activities for the isolator filling line and related process. 

• Coordination and alignment with local and global WPO peers. 

Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to travel to our global sites which includes sites based in Denmark, France, US, Brazil, and China. 20% travel is expected for the position. 

Qualifications 

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

• Academic degree within natural sciences, engineering or similar. 

• 5+ years of experience in leadership and project management of technical or complex projects. 

• Experience with aseptic process production design and GMP experience. 

• Experienced with driving design processes, documentation for qualification and implementation of new equipment. 

• A quality mindset and a drive to create the “right” solutions while challenging the status quo supported with data. 

• An excellent command of verbal and written English; command of Danish or French in addition is a plus as some traveling to France, USA and within Denmark might be required. 

As a person, you are skilled at establishing relationships. You are proactive, solution-oriented and knowledge sharing is natural to you. You work systematically and are committed to your work and your colleagues. You are naturally good at collaborating and communicating, also across professional groups, you can manage a high workload at times without losing sight and you have a can-do mindset. Furthermore, you embrace professional and personal diversity. 

About the department 

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approximately 28,500 employees. Fill & Finish Expansions is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan and build all major fill & finish expansion projects across PSQIT to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our fill & finish facilities with the use of modern technology. We are setting the standards for the future, designing facilities we will still be proud of many decades from now. Fill & Finish Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world. 

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. 

Contact 

If you want to know more, please reach out to Senior Manager, Bo Hove Vanting Andersen on +45 30790408, or get to know us better by visiting Novo Nordisk Global Manufacturing Careers. 

Deadline 

7 July 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. 

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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.