Equipment responsible in API purification pilot facility

Would you like to help us secure the operations of our pilot plants within a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products? Do you want to expand your knowledge within pilot production and equipment used to purify APIs of the future?  

If yes, then you could be our new colleague as Equipment responsible. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career! 

Several positions are available. We encourage all EU-citizens to apply as relocation to Denmark will be an option for relevant candidates.
 

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The position 

We are looking for a candidate to join our equipment support team in Gentofte. You will be working closely together with 1-2 other Equipment supporters to help the Pilot production team succeed with their campaigns. Your daily tasks and responsibilities will include: 

• Driving systematic problem-solving activities and deviations when equipment breaks down. 

• Implementing new production equipment based on the pilot’s future needs, by taking contact to supplier(s), driving change requests, and taking part in qualification activities. 

• Defining maintenance strategies, critical spare parts and calibration requirements, as well as providing input to SAP. 

• Conducting system evaluations and trending of equipment performance. 

• Decommissioning equipment when no longer needed. 

The position will contain a mixture of both practical and documentation tasks. You will be working closely together with the pilot production team, consisting of pilot scientists and process technicians, as well as stakeholders across the organisation (QA, IT & Automation, Calibration, etc.). You will be assigned the responsibility for specific pieces of equipment (e.g., the chromatography systems, vessels, CIP unit), but are expected to work as a team with your fellow equipment supporters to ensure the stable operation of the combined facility.       

Qualifications 

To thrive in the role, you have a higher technical education, such as a Master's degree in engineering, a Professional Bachelor’s degree in technology, or an Academy Professions degree within process technology.  

Furthermore, the following is considered an advantage:  

• Experience within operating and maintaining plants and/or equipment.  

• Knowledge of GMP and/or working in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated industry. 

• Experience with API purification processes. 

You have a systematic approach, and a strong quality-oriented mindset is expected. You thrive in a dynamic environment, are flexible and self-driven, and have a strong sense of urgency when needed. You are a positive, service-minded person, and enjoy the combination of desk work and working with other people. 

About the department 

As part of Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mind-set. We are 70+ employees in the Chemical Manufacturing & Control (CMC) API Pilots Purification department, divided into five teams, three facilities, and two locations. Our task is to scale up processes and purify proteins for toxicological and clinical studies. We are part of the Novo Nordisk Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT) unit, responsible for manufacturing and distributing products to markets and patients all over the world. 

You will be part of the Support team consisting of approximately 20 highly skilled academics and principle technicians, responsible for ensuring stable operation of all production equipment across the three facilities, and driving the design, qualification, and commissioning of related equipment. 

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 have any question, do not hesitate to reach out to hiring manager Christina Anne Storgaard at +45 3079 9502. 

Deadline 

May 31st, 2024. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and we will begin conducting interviews already during the posting period, so please do not hesitate to apply.  

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.