Automation/Validation Engineer

Are you passionate about automation of intralogistics and do you want to be part of the transformation of the Novo Nordisk Gentofte production site?

If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity! Join us in a project-based environment, where you will implement AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and other automated equipment in the future warehouse! Apply now!

The Position
Due to increasing demand for Novo Nordisk’s services, site Gentofte is expanding.

As an Automation / Validation Engineer, you will not only focus on validation but also cover key aspects of automation within the warehouse expansion, which consists of construction, IT/OT, and Intralogistics.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

·         Setting the direction for the design and qualification of our warehouse expansion using Science and Risk-Based Validation (SRV) principles, with a focus on automated system validation.

·         Ensuring the compliance of new automated logistics equipment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, Quality Management System (QMS), and regulatory requirements.

·         Conducting and leading risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential project issues.

·         Managing the validated state of existing equipment throughout the project period, while proactively seeking best practices in validation processes and automation integration.,

·         Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and ongoing projects to uphold standard alignment across all Novo Nordisk sites.

In this crucial role, your technical knowledge will guide the suppliers during the design phase, support ordering vital equipment, and contribute to collaborative design activities on a unique project—featuring a partnership between expert consultants and our internal Project Managers.

With the progression of the project, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced digital systems including SAP EWM, Transport Control System (TCS), Local Warehouse Management System (LWMS), Fleet Manager(s), and PAS-X.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine you have:

·         An academic background in mechanical, industrial, pharmaceutical engineering, or a related field.

·         Experience in validation processes and documentation, preferably a few years within the pharmaceutical industry and/or validation of automated equipment.

·         Experience preparing protocols, executing data analysis, and report writing for the required qualifications

·         GMP experience and excellent communication skills in English. Danish is a plus.

·         Experience preparing protocols, executing data analysis, and report writing.

Knowledge of working with GMP documentation is important for the role to ensure product quality and compliance.

Furthermore, you have a proactive mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a willingness to lead by example.

About the department

Warehouse is part of the Business Support department in Aseptic Manufacturing, Gentofte.

In the department, we are ambitious and strive to deliver the best possible services to our production departments. To help you do this, we will guarantee you a lot of sparring and development feedback. And we make sure to have fun while we drive the business forward.

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 71,000 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're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.

Contact
For further information, please contact hiring manager Serap Sahin at OPSI@novonordisk.com

Deadline

4 June 2025

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.