Production Specialist - External Manufacturing

Global Contract Manufacturing DS | EMTO Intermediate & Small Molecule API | Høje Taastrup, Denmark

Do you have experience within pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? Are you motivated by collaborating with external partners and influencing production across a global network of manufacturing sites? Then you could be the Production Specialist we are looking for to help bridge the gap between Novo Nordisk and our external manufacturing partners while ensuring the successful delivery of life-changing medicines.

Your new role

As a Production Specialist – External Manufacturing, you will join External Manufacturing Technology & Optimization (EMTO), a department responsible for supporting and optimising manufacturing activities at Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMO’s) producing intermediates and small molecule drug substances on behalf of Novo Nordisk.

EMTO serves as the technical link between Novo Nordisk and our external manufacturing partners. In this role, you will ensure that facilities, equipment, validation activities, and quality systems are capable of supporting reliable and compliant production. You will work closely with project managers, process experts, quality professionals, and external partners to establish successful manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and approving technical and GMP-related documentation, including validation reports, master batch records, change requests, and deviation investigations.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on manufacturing processes, production facilities, equipment, and validation activities.
• Supporting the assessment, onboarding, and implementation of new Contract Manufacturing Organisations.
• Ensuring alignment between Novo Nordisk requirements and external quality management systems.
• Leading and supporting technical improvement initiatives that strengthen manufacturing performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

This is a highly visible role with significant stakeholder interaction across a global organisation. International collaboration is an integral part of the position, and you can expect approximately 10–20 travel days annually.

Your new department

EMTO Intermediate & Small Molecule API is part of Drug Substance within Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM).

Our department plays a critical role in establishing, supporting, and optimising manufacturing operations at external partners located across Europe, North America, and East Asia. We work closely with Contract Manufacturing Organisations to ensure that production processes meet Novo Nordisk's standards for quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

The team consists of 14 experienced specialists with strong backgrounds in pharmaceutical sciences, manufacturing, chemistry, and quality systems. Based in Høje Taastrup, we offer a collaborative environment where technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Joining EMTO means becoming part of a team that combines scientific expertise with business impact, helping to secure a reliable supply chain while building strong partnerships with manufacturers around the world.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a curious and scientifically minded professional who enjoys working across organisational boundaries and turning complex challenges into practical solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Significant experience from pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical production, process industries, or Contract Manufacturing Organisations.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, documentation practices, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• A solid understanding of organic chemistry, ideally gained within the pharmaceutical, food, dairy, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

As a person, you are collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working independently. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and are skilled at building trust-based relationships. You know when to challenge assumptions, when to listen, and how to navigate complex discussions to achieve the best outcome for the business.

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. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600 to 1,091,600 DKK (DK), corresponding to the level of the position.  

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Jannie Gregers at jigs@novonordisk.com or +45 3079 2413 after 10 August 2026.

Deadline

23 August 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your CV explaining why you are interested in the position. To support an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from including a photo in your CV.