Sr. Test Development Professional

Are you enthusiastic about conducting physical testing to qualify and validate new equipment and methods? Do you have engineering knowledge of measurements and testing of materials such as glass and polymers?

If you are as ambitious as we are, you can look forward to an exciting journey within Primary Packaging in Material Manufacturing Development (ManDev), Apply now!

The position

As our new Senior Test Development Professional, you are responsible for developing, qualifying, validating, and implementing new equipment (e.g., automated measuring machines and alike) and test methods for the primary packaging QC laboratory.

We do not have laboratory facilities in our own team, which means that close collaboration with QC laboratories is part of your daily work.

Some of your activities include:

• Identifying and procuring the best equipment for the QC department, supporting on testing and validation activities
• Collaborating closely with the risk managers and requirement engineers who set specifications for the primary packaging items
• Participating in the measurement and testing of packaging materials (glass, polymers, etc.) in a cGMP environment
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements within testing and validation workflows, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Engaging proactively with various departments across the business, including Project Managers and external suppliers

We have a very strong focused on innovation and new technologies. In addition,  there is a very broad stakeholder interface in this position, therefore strong collaboration with your colleagues from all parts of Novo Nordisk is an essential key to success.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we imagine you:

• Hold a master’s degree in engineering (preferably mechanical/ chemical) or another relevant field within the natural sciences
• Possess practical experience, at least 5 years, in a comparable role within a regulated industry
• Demonstrate knowledge and a solid understanding of technical drawings, geometrical product specifications, and measurements
• Proven experience with the concepts of equipment qualification and validation
• Display proficiency in both spoken and written English

It would be considered as a strong advantage if you have experience in physical testing (equipment and methods) and knowledge of cGMP within the pharma sector, along with interest or experience in automation, robotics and new technologies.

As a person, you possess a strong quality mindset. You show curiosity and great stakeholder management skills, allowing you to effortlessly interact in a broad stakeholder landscape. With a high level of energy, you drive yourself and your colleagues forward, taking pride in delivering on your milestones and motivating others with a positive attitude. You work well independently and thrive in collaborative environments across functions and departments, appreciating an informal yet-professional team culture where humor and support are core values.

About the department

You will join Primary Packaging, Material ManDev in Product Supply, Sourcing Operations. We consist of more than 50 employees organised in four teams, responsible for implementation of primary packaging materials, maintenance of documentation, and implementation of equipment for testing those materials. We cooperate with a variety of functions, including CMC, Device R&D, QC laboratories, IT, QA, various Novo Nordisk production sites around the globe, and a range of external suppliers and contract manufactures.

The team you will be joining consists of 8 engineers/project managers and one manager representing six different nationalities. The department is rapidly growing to face the new challenges laying ahead, with plenty of opportunities for you to grow personally and contribute to the overall success of Novo Nordisk while having fun at the same time. Surrounded by skilled colleagues you will never be alone. We are a dynamic and diverse team, known to have a great team spirit and excellent humour – just so you know!  

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact

For any questions you might have, please contact Manager Alejandro Rodrigálvarez López at ARXP@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

5 January 2025.

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 to 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.