Associate Manager for Environmental monitoring

Are you the next leader for our microbiological team at Novo Nordisk? Do you have a passion for leadership within microbiology and a commitment to ensuring the well-being and efficiency of our laboratory? If so, you might be our new colleague and leader!  

The Position

As an Associate Manager, you will join the largest microbiological laboratory at Novo Nordisk, where we are busy and constantly evolving. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a department where we make a difference every day and have significant opportunities to shape the agenda and set the direction.

You can expect that your tasks will include the following key responsibilities:

· Lead and develop the team, ensuring well-being and good performance.

· Implement strategies, ambitions, LEAN, and GMP mindset.

· Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, continuously improving methods, equipment, and quality in accordance with current GMP.

· Optimize processes to ensure best perfomance and lead time according to customer agreements.

· Make independent decisions within your team and across the leadership team.

· Communicate direction and strategy within the team/department and with key stakeholders.

· Challenge existing processes and drive innovation and change.

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you have:

· Minimum Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science, science, engineering, or a related field.

· 2-3 years of experience in laboratory/line management, project management, or another informal leadership role.

· Solid knowledge of GMP, production processes, and/or quality control/microbiological analysis.

· A proven track record of strong management skills and achieving ambitious goals.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

· The ability to make independent decisions and navigate complex technical and people management areas.

· Fluency in Danish and English.

About the Department

Quality Control Microbiology (QCM) is part of AMSAT QC and comprises approximately 140 employees divided into 8 teams: 6 analytical teams, 1 stability team, and 1 equipment team. We collaborate across our laboratories located in Gentofte and Bagsværd, with the primary workplace for this position being Bagsværd.

We conduct microbiological analyses on environmental samples, water, and finished insulin products. We have extensive interactions with our stakeholders in production, where, as a leader, you will play a pivotal role.

The team you will lead is an analysis team consisting of 10 laboratory technicians and 3 operators. Our responsibilities include environmental analyses, microorganism identification, analysis of biological indicators and production of media.

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the lives of millions. We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead our microbiological team and contribute to our mission of making a difference in the world of pharmaceuticals.

At Novo Nordisk, your abilities, dedication, and ambitions drive us to improve the lives of many. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work alongside dedicated and talented colleagues and provide numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Senior Manager Majbritt Dalgaard Kjellerup at +45 30751754.

Deadline

April 8th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews are expected to commence before the deadline.

You do not need to attach a cover letter, but we appreciate you expressing your motivation and contribution to the job 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.