Systems Engineer

Are you eager to implement and maintain secure industrial IT solutions for large-scale API production? Would you like to work in one of the best IT organizations in the pharmaceutical industry? If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading pharmaceutical company that values innovation and teamwork, then you might be well suited for the role of a Systems Engineer, supporting the Operational and Industrial Technology systems from the ground floor of a large API project.

The Position

This project holds strategic importance to Novo Nordisk and enjoys high visibility and support from Senior Management. As a crucial part of the IT and Automation team, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the creation, qualification, validation, and security of our IT automation infrastructure. You will engage in quality control procedures to ensure system efficiency and operational readiness. You will be involved in the design, construction, deployment, and management of IT systems, working closely with production, utilities, and various IT and automation teams. You will strive to ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.

Your main responsibilities would be to:

• Support the definition of risks, requirements, and specifications and work with stakeholders and vendors to ensure that the IT infrastructure will meet our operational needs.
• Review, approve, and update design documents.
• Ensure system and network security in compliance with company policies and industry regulations
• Provide high quality, responsive and consistent resolutions to IT Incidents in ServiceNow.
• Review and monitor infrastructure health to ensure stability.

Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious and proactive colleague who can contribute to the team both professionally and personally. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in most of the following skills:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. within IT or Engineering, combined with 2-5+ years of experience in IT and/or Industrial Automation, either from operations and maintenance or project participation.
• Experience with industrial IT hardware and systems in large-scale manufacturing or data center environments, preferably within the Pharma industry or other highly regulated industries (GMP).
• Strong knowledge of system security, data backup, recovery, networking, and network security.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and excellent troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent communication in spoken and written English.

As a person, you are energized by taking responsibility for industrial IT systems to support manufacturing operations. You are structured in your way of working and open to share information with your colleagues, work together as a team, and drive for joint results. You have strong communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders and can translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities. You thrive in a multicultural environment.

About the department

The IT and Automation Department is a diverse team of individuals from various nationalities and professional backgrounds. We offer an inclusive atmosphere where team members support each other in acclimating to Novo Nordisk and life in Kalundborg. We invite collaboration in finding solutions and supporting each other’s tasks. Our dynamic team is able to shift priorities to support project milestones, and we provide and focus on opportunities for professional growth and development.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk manufacturing hub in Kalundborg, Denmark, we are growing. With 18 billion DKK investments from Novo Nordisk, we are building four new manufacturing facilities and expanding three existing facilities. The new facilities include state-of-the-art production technologies, which will be bridged with our more than 50 years of experience in biomanufacturing. With the historic investment, 420 new jobs will be created. This is your opportunity to be part of our journey and help establish the future factories of Novo Nordisk.

Today, our 4,000 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products, and we are never standing still. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 34 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Now is your opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey. By joining Novo Nordisk Kalundborg, you will gain dedicated colleagues who each day contribute to improving the lives of millions of patients. You will be part of an inclusive environment where we welcome new solutions, take bold action on our ideas, and where we care for our people and our planet.

It is your drive and our passion, that makes a difference for their future. Are you ready for a life-changing career?

Contact

For further information, please contact Automation Manager Liana Møsbæk on phone +45 34480527.

Deadline

5 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.