Environmental Expert - Water Management

Are you keen on making a difference for Novo Nordisk and support our Nature ambition to reduce our relative impact on water by ensuring savings plans and targets across our production sites? Do you have a can-do attitude and a positive mindset? Do you have expert knowledge within water and a demonstrated track record in managing water optimization projects? Are you motivated in working structured with processes and data across nationalities to create results and motivated by working in an environment with many stakeholders? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for.
 

Apply and be part of a life-changing career!
 

The Position
As an Environmental Expert – focusing on water management, you will play a crucial role in achieving our goal of zero environmental impact by balancing our resource use and dependency on nature, particularly water. You will collaborate across the global organization to gather insights and implement enhancements, aligning our manufacturing sites with Novo Nordisk's environmental objectives and the Circular for Zero strategy.
You will support and drive the agenda on water consumption and use through our environmental management system, working closely with utility Subject Matter Experts, manufacturing sites, facility management, and local utilities to reduce our water impact.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement standards for water savings in Aseptic Manufacturing processes, focusing on water recycling and optimization.
• Coordinate best practices across PS AM and NN.
• Develop and secure water supply risk mitigation plans for production sites. 
• Lead and participate in environmental projects related to process standardization, water savings, and Water-Nature initiatives.

You will work in a dynamic environment with motivated, value-driven, and results-oriented colleagues who will support your personal and professional development.
 

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you need:

• A master’s degree in climate change, sustainability, engineering, nature sciences, or a relevant field, along with approximately 5 years or more of experience in this field and handling complex processes.
• Significant knowledge of water flow, quality and water system design.
• Advantageous to know about impact on nature, insights into the circular economy, and an understanding of sustainability requirements and opportunities, preferably with insights into pharmaceutical production and process knowledge, including regulatory processes. 
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills to support and motivate diverse stakeholders from various roles, backgrounds, and nationalities.
• Proficiency in structured work processes and hands-on experience in facilitation, with knowledge extending to production processes in larger manufacturing sites.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to share recommendations with management.
• Comfort and proficiency in using new technologies and computers, including MS Office products, databases, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Professional proficiency in English is required, while proficiency in written and spoken Danish is advantageous.

You have a high degree of integrity and the ability to structure and prioritize work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, building long-lasting network relations and facilitating value-adding discussions with good overview and strategic flair. Motivated and energetic, with willingness to take the initiative and lead projects. Time management skills and structured approach to work, able to maintain a comprehensive overview and complete tasks even during busy periods. Adapt to shifting priorities in a changing environment. Demonstrated ability to identify best practices and instigate improvements across methods, techniques, and approaches. 
 

About the department
Novo Nordisk Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) is an area within Novo Nordisk that is responsible for global aseptic production manufacturing sites. You will be part of the PS AM Business Development & Support CVP area which is responsible for developing and optimizing our supporting processes related to our manufacturing network, such as Finance, Procurement, Investments, Capacities, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability, and cLEAN. Further, we are responsible for translating and driving global results in accordance with our environmental strategy “Circular for Zero” for our global manufacturing network.
 

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 to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 
 

Contact
If you would like to know more about the position, please contact PS AM Environmental Sustainability - Senior Manager; Sofie Gudum Faaborg at +45 3079 5676
 

Deadline
6 June 2025
 

Please note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.
 

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.