IT System Specialist

IT System Specialist

Do you want to be part of the central program supporting Manufacturing Execution solutions at Novo Nordisk? Would you like to empower shopfloor value with new, long-term automation technologies and deploy the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), setting directions for harmonized and standardized solutions for the future?

If so, then we cannot wait to meet you. Apply below!

Let’s talk about the role

As an IT System Specialist, you'll be a vital part of our global manufacturing process improvement efforts, working in a dynamic, international, and project-focused environment. You'll make independent decisions aligned with business requirements and strategy, collaborating with colleagues worldwide to support both local and global sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and qualification of our Production Automation System (PAS-X) MES system for new Production facilities around the world, working with central system management and vendors
• Facilitate clarification of technical aspects of the application and underlying infrastructure components with central resources, vendors, and corporate stakeholders in a Good x Practice (GxP)regulated environment
• Supervise and maintain stand-alone PAS-X instance on industrial PC used for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) including user guide
• Manage the deployment and integration of LEAPWORK Test Automation Platform with TIMS, Novo Nordisk's main Test and Validation Tool, while also creating test flows for PAS-X GMBR's
• Collaborate with other stakeholders and vendors to adapt new technologies while actively improving and optimizing our processes internally and across teams within Product Supply and Digital, Data & IT (DD&IT PS)
• Ensure IT security, data integrity, and adhering to Novo Nordisk procedures and external guidelines for Computer Systems Validation, the role is later planned to transition to support deployment team roll-outs

Which competencies to bring?

 As an ideal candidate you have:

• An academic degree within a relevant discipline e.g. IT, business, economics, or equivalent. ITU graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Proven success in a similar position for at least two years - working with installation and qualification
• Experience with GxP IT system validation in a regulated production environment
• Solid knowledge of deploying PAS-X or another MES System
• A flair for stakeholder management to collaborate easily with vendors, consultants, and with customers
• Excellent communication skills both in written and spoken English; Danish skills would be advantageous

We're looking for someone who can quickly adapt to changing priorities, blend IT expertise with empathy to solve technical issues, and communicate effectively with non-IT colleagues. Your ability to manage responsibilities in a complex environment and prioritize critical tasks independently is essential for success in this role.

The team waiting for you

You'll be part of the Product Management team in Novo Nordisk's MES Agile Programme, focused on enhancing manufacturing processes through automation and optimization. Based in Bagsvaerd (Greater Copenhagen area), you'll collaborate closely with colleagues in Product Supply, working with a diverse team to drive global manufacturing processes to new heights. This opportunity is part of the dynamic and expanding DD&IT PS area, comprising over 800 employees worldwide dedicated to transforming IT in our production and supply chain domain at Novo Nordisk.

What workplace are you joining?

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark. For 100 years, we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. As a result, our treatments today benefit millions of people living with diabetes, obesity, and rare blood and endocrine diseases. We are proud of that.

We are proud of our people too, and we employ more than 57,000 bright and diverse minds in 80 offices worldwide. With us, your bright mind and commitment help us change lives for people worldwide. In exchange, we offer you a seat in a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where your professional and personal development is highly valued. That said, opportunities are many in Novo Nordisk.

Contact

For further information, contact Stef Fleet, People Leader at STFX@novonordisk.com or +45 3448 6587

Deadline

19th May  2024

Feeling overwhelmed by job requirements and doubting if you're 100% qualified? Don't let it stop you! We encourage you to apply anyway, as your profile could surprise us and fit our needs better than you think. So, take the leap and submit your application. 

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Please note that we are conducting interviews on a rolling basis, and we might close the position as soon as we find the relevant candidate.

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.