CVP cLEAN Partner

CVP cLEAN Partner

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that is shaping Novo Nordisk's rapidly growing network of external manufacturers? Are you passionate about applying LEAN methodologies to drive operational efficiency and coaching stakeholders to inspire change? If this sounds like you, we are excited to welcome you to the Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) department.

The position

As a LEAN Partner, you will play a central role in optimising our office-based production operations and coaching our leadership team on LEAN methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, eliminate waste, and drive efficiency gains across the organisation.

• Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise opportunities for process optimisation within office-based production operations.
• Utilising LEAN tools and methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and systematically solve problems.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, coaching on LEAN principles and practices at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement standardised work processes and performance metrics to sustain improvements.
• Driving the transition of the LEAN Supply System to a local leader-driven model, supporting yearly assessments and gap identification, and anchoring key annual objectives within the Area Business Plan.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we envision you have the following:

• A master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in LEAN, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in implementing LEAN principles and driving process improvements from a corporate setting
• Strong coaching and leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire change at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven and results-oriented approach.
• A passion for transforming processes and culture for the better, embodying the "we can do better" mindset.
• Outstanding communication skills, allowing you to build productive working relationships and influence others effectively.
• The ability to thrive in complex and fast-paced environments while aligning business requirements with overall strategy.

About the department

You will be part of the Operational Excellence team, which is anchored in our Business Support department and dedicated to advancing quality and operational standards across GCM Drug Substance and Drug Product. Our team focuses on training, LEAN methodologies, and quality improvements.

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 77,000 employees around the world. We recognise 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.

Deadline

Apply by June 12th 2025

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.