Site Head Aseptic Manufacturing Brussels, Belgium

Are you an experienced leader of aseptic manufacturing with a passion for shop-floor leadership? Do you have the strategic capabilities to unlock business growth while also driving a continuous improvement agenda within your organisation? Then this role may be interesting for you.

The position

As the Head of our Brussels site, you will report to the global Senior Vice President of Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) and oversee a strategic aseptic manufacturing facility with a staff of 650 individuals.

You will oversee site operations, including manufacturing, quality control, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance. Your role is crucial for business growth, maintaining quality and safety standards, and promoting continuous improvement. The site performs well, and your goal is to ensure business continuity and further enhance performance. The site was acquired by Novo Nordisk less than a year ago and you will therefore also lead the continued integration journey into Novo Nordisk.

In addition, you will:

• Manage full Site Operations by supervising financials, quality, compliance, EHS, and security. Provide leadership to align with corporate goals and objectives and ensure delivery according to agreed plans.
• Achieve regulatory compliance by following policies and sustainability guidelines, as well as applicable regulations including those from the FDA, EMA, and AFMPS.
• Implement Operational Excellence tools and methodologies to support continuous improvement and maintain quality systems with effective SOPs and documentation practices.
• Establish and sustain robust relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, local communities, and regulatory agencies. This involves engaging with senior management, contributing to strategic planning meetings, and offering insights and feedback based on site performance and capabilities.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team by promoting collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

We seek a senior leader with the following qualifications:

• A senior leader with experience from a similar position in a global pharma company.
• Experience from aseptic manufacturing.
• Experience with continuous improvement implementation and systematic problem-solving.
• Experience with regulatory authorities, including FDA and EMA.
• Experience with work councils and unions and collaboration with industry associations.
• International experience, preferably acquired through expatriation.
• French and English at professional level.

About the area

PS AM, the largest unit in Novo Nordisk Product Supply, handles aseptic manufacturing for all Novo Nordisk's therapeutic areas. With more than 15,800 employees across seven countries (Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Italy, and USA), we operate eleven factories/sites.

PS AM Brussels is one of the seven countries operating with a facility that currently employes more than 650 colleagues and focuses on diabetes-care and obesity products. The site has been integrated into PS AM since December 2024, following the acquisition of Catalent by Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world, and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we are working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it is a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we are life changing.

Contact

For further information, please contact Sourcing Partner Sandra Cánovas Alonso at WCVA@novonordisk.com or +45 3444 1859.

Deadline

1 June 2025.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your resume. Please assist us in maintaining a fair and inclusive selection process by not attaching a photo to your application.

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.