Facility & Operations Manager (Maternity Cover until August 2027)

Finance, Legal & Global Solutions

Bagsværd, Denmark

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Are you ready to drive operational excellence across facilities and security services? Join Physical Security Operations (PSO) and play a key role in ensuring seamless operations and structured project transitions across Novo Nordisk Denmark.

Your new role

As Facility & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational performance across facility and physical security services, ensuring high-quality delivery and efficient transition from projects into operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving daily operations and continuous improvement of facility and security services in collaboration with PSO teams and external partners
• Ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery with a focus on optimisation and performance
• Managing external security suppliers and ensuring compliance with contractual and operational standards
• Leading governance and coordination of project-to-operation transitions, ensuring clear ownership and readiness
• Acting as a central coordination point between PSO, Corporate Facilities, and Line of Business stakeholders

You will operate in a dynamic environment with strong cross-functional collaboration across multiple sites in Denmark.

Your new department

You will join Physical Security Operations (PSO) within Corporate Facilities, where we are responsible for delivering and continuously improving security and operational services across Novo Nordisk Denmark.

The team works closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and scalable operations that support Novo Nordisk’s growth and business priorities.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a structured and proactive professional with strong operational and stakeholder management capabilities.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Facilities Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience within facility operations, project management, or security services
• Strong experience working with external suppliers and contract management
• Solid stakeholder management skills across functions and organisational levels
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage. 

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 to 838,100 DKK (DK), corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Christiane Steenbergh Myrup at CTMY@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

June 28 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.