Analytical Project Manager

CMC & Product Supply
Høje Taastrup, Denmark

Drive analytical excellence for emerging therapies and see your expertise shape the future of synthetic API development.

Your new role

Join Novo Nordisk's Emerging Technologies (ET) - External Analysis & QC team as an Analytical Project Manager, where you'll deliver analytical excellence for chemically synthesized Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). You will act as both project manager and subject matter expert (SME) for analytical activities performed at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and within our new Analytical Science & Technology & Quality Control (ASAT & QC) function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating tech-transfer and implementation of analyses both at CMOs and internally
• Leading preparation and coordination of regulatory submissions for development projects (e.g., NDAs/MAAs/DMFs)
• Defining and implementing analytical strategies for development projects
• Participating as Analytical Project Manager/SME in internal and external project teams
• Reviewing, discussing and approving CMO-related documents (validation protocols, validation reports, analytical procedures)
• Providing subject matter expertise on method lifecycle management and analytical troubleshooting
• Collaborating with stakeholders globally across Novo Nordisk, external CMOs and acquired companies

Given that many CMOs are internationally based, the position involves some travel (less than 14 days per year is expected) and occasional meetings outside of normal working hours.

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Emerging Technologies (ET) - External Analysis & QC is a department currently with teams based in USA and Denmark. The team consists of Analytical Project Managers and analytical scientists who are very diverse in origin. ET - External Analysis & QC is part of and organized under ET API Manufacturing Science and Technology & Quality Control (ET API MSAT & QC) in the SVP area Emerging Technologies. We have a growing pipeline of new products, many of which are based on emerging technology platforms coming in via internal development projects and externally acquired assets. ET is well-known for having a pioneering spirit as well as a curious and daring approach, and we play a key role in developing and producing future treatments for millions of patients around the world.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, you'll bring strong technical expertise combined with leadership skills to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. We're looking for someone who can:

• Hold a degree (B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other similar scientific discipline with good understanding of molecular science
• Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Scientist position, ideally within the pharmaceutical sector
• A minimum of 2 years of experience within project management
• Show experience with late phase (phase 3 and ongoing) pharmaceutical development projects
• Apply knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
• Leverage experience with method validation and analysis of synthesized API
• Communicate fluently in English with full professional proficiency
• Previous experience with regulatory submission is considered an advantage

As we are a new area where different processes still need to be established, you'll need to show strong leadership skills and communication when steering projects through challenges where minimal guidance exists. You thrive on a high level of flexibility and adaptation, enabling you to excel in a role where the quality of your work is paramount. You have "a firm hand" when it comes to science and possess excellent skills at communicating with all types of stakeholders both verbally and in writing. You are motivated by the opportunity to expand your network within our field.

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. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop — we seize them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations, where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results.

Deadline

8th of April 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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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.