Senior QMS Professional

Senior QMS Professional

Quality Process

Enterprise, IT and Quality

Are you an experienced QMS Professional who can see opportunities across processes and the value chain and connect the dots where others don't? Do you enjoy simplifying how things work and making quality processes easier for people to use? In the Quality Processes department, we are looking for a QMS Professional to support our journey to turn quality processes into true business enablers. You will work closely with colleagues across Novo Nordisk to transform complexity into simple, practical solutions that people want to use.

Your new role

In this role, you will act as QMS Professional and Process Manager for the processes owned by the department. With the Process Owner setting the direction and strategy for the processes, you will work closely with your colleagues in the team and stakeholders across Novo Nordisk to translate the strategy into action and deliver tangible results.

You will be at the centre of end-to-end process improvement, focusing on:

• Driving hands-on design and implementation of process improvements in close alignment with the Process Owner, using your strong process knowledge and business insight
• Actively delivering continuous improvements, ensuring changes are implemented, adopted and sustained based on user feedback, process performance, and business priorities
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand needs, manage interfaces to other processes, and move solutions from discussion to execution through strong collaboration
• Applying industry standards and learnings from industry peers in a practical, action-oriented way to strengthen process performance, usability, and compliance
• Providing stakeholders across Novo Nordisk with QMS training and expert knowledge.
• Assisting the organization during inspections and audits, representing Novo Nordisk with selected external networks and health authorities when needed

Your new department

In Quality Processes, we are the engine behind process transformation. We design, run and continuously improve quality processes with a risk-based and user-focused mindset, ensuring they work well in practice, meet regulatory expectations, and create real value for the business. We keep our solutions simple, stay ahead of industry trends, and take ownership by making decisions close to the processes we own. The department holds end-to-end ownership and accountability for the following quality processes across Novo Nordisk: CAPA System, Change Control, Content Control, Deviation Handling, Quality Performance Monitoring (including Quality Management Review and Quality Risk Management) and Validation.

In Enterprise IT & Quality, you will be part of a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, we envision that you bring a combination of, and strong interpersonal skills.

• A master's degree in science, engineering, economics, or a related field
• More than 8 years of experience working with quality processes in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong track record of leading, executing, and delivering process optimization initiatives within QMS/GXP/ISO frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Management Systems and supporting processes, with experience in external requirements from different authorities and countries
• Experience in creating user-friendly processes based on business needs, GXP compliance and integrated IT solutions
• Proven ability to drive change and turn decisions and priorities into concrete actions, while balancing business needs, process usability and compliance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to management and external partners such as health authorities
• Experience in coordinating and driving interdisciplinary groups, with teaching, coaching and consultancy experience
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

As a person, you take ownership of your work, plan effectively, and ensure things get done – even when priorities change and complexity increases. You enjoy working with many different stakeholders and build trust through open, clear, and collaborative dialogue. You think critically, quickly spot improvement opportunities, and like solving problems in a pragmatic, down-to-earth way. You are curious by nature and motivated by moving ideas into practice, making processes simpler and useful for the people who rely on them. A global mindset and cultural awareness will serve you well in this role.

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.

More information

For further information, please reach out to the hiring manager, María J. Prol García at mjpg@novonordisk.com

Deadline

25 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Be advised Maria will not support queries about your recruitment status.

Please apply in English and refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure fair and efficient processing. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants. Note, that automatic screening questions are used as part of the application process for this position. We encourage you to answer these carefully, as they help us assess your expectations, experience and qualifications.

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.