Associate Aseptic Manager

Are you ready to take on a challenging role in managing our new production lines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience in a regulated area? We are looking for a Manager to join our Aseptic Filling department at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready for an exciting opportunity to lead a team and contribute to the production of life-changing products, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As the demand for our new obesity treatment is exceeding all expectations, we are ramping up on production capacity. Therefore, we are investing in new production lines to support the demand. Currently we are in a project phase, with many exciting tasks in setting up the operations on the line, ensuring compliance and exceptional productivity.

You will be ramping up a technical support team consisting of equipment responsible, engineers and technicians, supporting the ramp up and readiness for production.

When the project is completed and the lines are taken into operation, the daily tasks will primarily be to:

• Manage and set direction for the team according to Novo Nordisk Way and current GMP regulations.
• Secure systems to secure daily support to the production, investigation incidents and stable flow.
• Optimize workflows and processes, including updating of procedure and work instructions.
• Define and secure right level of competences in the team.

Furthermore, you will also participate in project groups for smaller projects. You will be also involved in preparation and presentation for audits and inspections including subsequent follow-up activities.

Qualifications

To succeed in the role, you:

• Hold an academic degree within Engineering, Automation or similar.
• Have around 2 years of people management experience from regulated industry.
• Communicate fluently in English.

As a person, you have good communication and collaboration skills as well as analytical skills to understand complex processes/equipment/problems. You

prefer to work on the shop floor and follow up on processes and standards.

You represent the Novo Nordisk values and demonstrate it in words and actions that you are an accountable, ambitious, responsible open & honest person who is ready for changes.

About the Department

The Aseptic Filling department is responsible for filling several of our products on a completely modern isolator filling line, located in a grade C area. Currently, the production line is not yet operational, and all teams are working towards the commissioning and operation of the equipment, as well as other daily tasks. The department consists of approximately 75 employees.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re 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’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

If you would like to receive more information on the position, please contact Director Michael Nordahl at +45 30790200 (direct) or mndh@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

Apply before May 5, 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. 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.