Portfolio Manager for ASAT Technology Project Execution

We are you looking for a portfolio manager tasked with developing and implementing new technologies in our laboratories. If you have project and portfolio management skills, lab automation experience, insights, and knowledge of Quality Control (QC) processes, this might be the position for you!

The position

As Portfolio Manager in Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT) Technology Project Execution, you will be welcomed in a department with skilled colleagues focused on creating new and innovative automatic and digitalisation solutions. The position split into two main tasks

I: drive and develop ASAT project portfolio in collaboration with management and other project managers

II: execute medium to complex projects within new tech

We guarantee that you will be exposed to exciting professional challenges and development opportunities. Your tasks will also include:

• Implement and maintain lean portfolio management practices to govern the portfolio of initiatives to support strategic journeys
• Monitor and drive continuous improvement in portfolio management
• Work closely with the management team and stakeholders to prioritize resources and project
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure the successful execution of activities across the portfolio
• Driving project execution of automation or digitalisation projects
• Implementation in the global QC network of scalable projects that have shown value for the business

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree within science, engineering, pharmacy or similar with experience with project management on a larger scale
• Minimum 5 years of experience driving projects, and 2 years of portfolio management
• Experience within the pharmaceutical/GMP environment or another highly regulated environment
• Great communication skills with the ability to build relations with stakeholders at all levels
• You feel comfortable and excited about new technology e.g., automation, digitalisation and robotics
• It is an advantage if you have laboratory experience and understanding of QC processes

As a person you have a business outlook with the ability to combine tech and driving innovation. You see yourself as a curious individual and enjoy working in a team to create new solutions. Furthermore, you have a natural flair for clear communication and being able to make things simplistic, when interacting with stakeholders cross-functionally.
 

About the department and area

Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT) Technology Project Execution is part of ASAT, consisting of approximately 200 employees, located in Bagsværd and Gentofte. ASATs main Responsibilities is Validation of analytical methods for new and established products, Methods lifecycle management (optimization, transfer, issue resolution), Analytical support to all internal and external QC labs in Aseptic Manufacturing, Analytical innovation (automation, digitalization, new technologies), Analytical standardization and cross-site coordination and Ownership of frame methods and analytical regulatory sections.

The department is instrumental in defining and executing our digitalisation and automation strategy across AM, and our mission is to transform our analytical and microbial laboratories into more automated and connected laboratories to reduce manual work and increase the stability and efficiency of the laboratory processes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact 

For further information you are welcome to contact Rene’ Gjervig Hansen (Manager – ASAT Project Office) at: +45 30798204

Deadline 

21 April 2025

You are encouraged to attach a cover letter to your application, or 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 in your CV. Please submit your CV in English.

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.