Formulation Professional

Do you have in depth experience within formulation of drug product, and a service mindset to support global manufacturing of Injectable Finished Product? Do you thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment? Are you passionate about making a difference?

If so, this could be the position for you. We are looking for a Formulation Professional, who can join our team of Formulation and Sterile Filtration experts, to support Injectable Finished Product (IFP) sites globally. Apply now and join us!

The position
As a Formulation Professional, your responsibilities will include providing detailed product and process knowledge to various stakeholders and using critical thinking to efficiently support production-impacting cases. Additionally, you will support innovative manufacturing development projects as process experts. You will also play a key role in strategically launching products globally, aiding in submissions and global product launches. 

Furthermore, you will provide input on critical production deviations from IFP, local manufacturing, and contract manufacturing sites. Additionally, you will handle specific tasks such as:

• Providing product information to regulatory affairs professionals
• Supporting IFP sites during routine inspections from health authorities as well as maintaining and updating product & process specific documents
• Assisting in upscaling or product transfers via validation review of our processes and products
• Reviewing validation and registration documents, and handling and reviewing product data
• Assisting and driving optimization projects to improve IFP formulation activities

In addition to the tasks mentioned above, you will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and strong teamwork skills, as our operations often involve shifting priorities and tight deadlines to effectively serve the production sites. The team must be dynamic, supporting each other to efficiently share the workload and effectively aid our stakeholders.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you have:

• An academic degree within science, engineering, pharmacy or similar; Project management or LEAN qualifications are highly advantageous
• Some years of experience working within a GMP environment, preferably in drug product manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of working effectively with stakeholders
• Formulation knowledge and experience with sterile filtration and / or validation is considered an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English

On a personal level, you possess excellent communication and collaboration skills that allow you to work cross-functionally. The role often demands managing multiple urgent tasks simultaneously, each involving a diverse group of stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and a dependable overview of your own deadlines are expected. Moreover, a structured and pragmatic approach to tasks is essential. As our organization is rapidly expanding, we encourage proactive engagement and a willingness to work smarter, not harder.

About the department
Our department, Site Support and Improvements, is part of Manufacturing Development, which is a part of the Injectable Finished Products organization. It is based in Søborg, Denmark. In Manufacturing Development, we have the expert knowledge of our products and the processes which is needed to support our production sites. 

In our team, we take ownership for the product quality of each drug product manufactured in IFP, based on our deep product knowledge and a network of experience of the formulation processes globally.

You will be working in a team of 10 professionals of Scientists and Regulatory writers. Whilst working independently in this position, you will have support of highly skilled colleagues within formulation and filtration, as well as support from across the entire department in related processes which impact product quality.

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
For further information you are welcome to contact Anneka Hastings (Senior Associate Manager) on +45-30798503.

Deadline
08 May 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application, including CV in English at your earliest convenience.

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.