Associate Manager for New PFS Filling Line

Are you a motivated and people-focused leader with a passion for driving team performance in a dynamic production environment? Do you thrive on building something new and shaping the future of a department? At Novo Nordisk, we’re looking for a Team Leader to establish and guide a new team, optimize processes, and introduce innovative products to the global market. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

The Position

As an Associate Manager, you will be responsible for managing a new team, with key deliverables including:

· Providing clear guidance to your team and conducting daily performance board meetings to ensure effective coordination and prioritization.

· Planning and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure optimal process support for pro-duction efficiency and stability.

· Encouraging individual and team development to improve performance and boost en-gagement.

· Collaborating actively with the department's management team, providing feedback and guidance on quality concerns.

· Driving a lean mindset that prioritizes continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you:

· Hold a degree in engineering, natural sciences, or a related field.

· Have 3-5 years of leadership experience in a similar production environment.

· Have experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.

· Have a proven track record in process optimization.

· Are effective in stakeholder management and collaboration.

· Communicate fluently in both Danish and English.

A LEAN mindset and a growth mentality will be crucial for fostering a culture where people con-tinuously learn and develop through ongoing feedback and training.

The Department

At Novo Nordisk’s production site in Bagsværd, we manufacture both marketed products and products for clinical trials. Our production processes are complex, and the site plays a key role in delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. To maintain our 24/7 operations, we must effectively manage operational challenges and ensure seamless production.

In 2024, we are excited to establish a new department dedicated to launching a new product, which is expected to reach the market in 2026. As part of this, we will qualify two new production lines.

By the end of Q4 2025, we anticipate having a team of 85 employees in this department. As we prepare for the product launch, the department is expected to expand significantly, reaching approximately 170 employees by 2026.

About Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, your skills, commitment, and ambitions drive our mission to improve the lives of people around the world. In return, we offer the opportunity to work with talented colleagues and access a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re ready to join a team dedicated to making a difference in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline

March 2nd

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Director Christian Poulsen at CPOU@novonordisk.com or by phone at +45 3079 676

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.