Manufacturing Program Manager

Are you passionate about manufacturing and project management? Do you have the skills to lead and manage complex projects within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to join our team and drive strategic initiatives in Aseptic Manufacturing (AM). If you are ready to make a significant impact, read more and apply today for a life-changing career!

The position

As a Manufacturing Program Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Manage the strategic pipeline in Aseptic Manufacturing (AM).
• Define and monitor program controls.
• Lead the Strategic Pipeline Governance.
• Lead risk and change management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure program / project objectives are met, including cost, delivery, and quality targets.
• Act as a representative of the AM Manufacturing Strategy, coaching less experienced colleagues as needed in the area of responsibility.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

- An academic degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within a manufacturing environment.

- Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.

- Broad knowledge of Project Management methodologies.

- Budgeting and resource allocation knowledge.

- Desired experience in program or portfolio management.

- Experience in the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Industry would be an asset.

As a person, you have the ability to collaborate effectively with a broad and diverse network of internal stakeholders from different geographies and functions. You have strong leadership skills and can-do mindset. You are curious and adapt easily with a drive for analytical and strategic way of thinking. You are structured with an eye for the detail and you have the ability to simplify the complex and deliver concise recommendations to Management.

About the department

The AM Manufacturing Strategy department is at the forefront of driving strategic initiatives in Aseptic Manufacturing. In our dynamic and fast-paced environment, the team is responsible for setting the Long Term Aseptic Manufacturing Strategies in alignment with the overarching Business and Supply Chain Strategies and links strategy to execution by managing projects and programs related to general business requirements and specialised technical areas. Our focus is on delivering on our Long Term vision by planning, organising, and controlling resources and processes to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that is committed to excellence and innovation.

Working at Novo Nordisk 
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That is why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously on bringing out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it is a collective effort.

Contact

For further information, please contact Manager at + 32473783046

Deadline

9 March 2025

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.