Advanced EHS Professional
Category:
Business Support & Administration
Location:
Hillerød, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Are you passionate about environment, health, and safety—and motivated to drive a strong safety culture and sustainability agenda?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping a zero-accident mindset and supporting our ambition of zero environmental impact?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping a zero-accident mindset and supporting our ambition of zero environmental impact?
If so, this is your opportunity to join Device Manufacturing New Product Introduction (DMN) at Novo Nordisk in Hillerød as our new Advanced EHS Professional.
The Position
As an Advanced EHS Professional, you will be a key driver of the EHS agenda in close collaboration with a small, dedicated EHS team. You will spend the majority of your time strengthening Health & Safety (approx. 90%), while also contributing to environmental and sustainability initiatives (approx. 10%).
Working across all levels of the organisation—including senior leadership, shop floor employees, and the VP—you will play a critical role in embedding a strong and proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety (approx. 90%)
- Ensure compliance with HS standards and legislation
- Drive incident investigations, workplace assessments, audits, and risk assessments
- Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training (e.g. emergency preparedness)
- Identify and mitigate risks across processes, equipment, and workplaces
- Strengthen mental well-being initiatives in partnership with People & Organisation (P&O)
- Promote employee health, ergonomics, and safe working conditions
- Deliver HS reporting and performance insights
- Provide expert guidance on ergonomics, indoor climate, and workplace safety
- Build and anchor a strong safety culture with leaders and H&S representatives
Environment (approx. 10%)
- Drive environmental initiatives aligned with sustainability ambitions and “Circular for Zero”
- Support environmental risk assessments related to processes and changes
- Ensure compliance, reporting, and audit readiness within environmental areas
- Support data collection and analysis for the annual Environmental Management Review
- Act as a substitute in Environmental Process Groups when needed
About the Department
Device Manufacturing New Product Introduction (DMN) is part of Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply organisation and plays a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing components for tomorrow’s medical devices.
With approximately 500 employees, we partner across the organisation to set the standards for current and future device production—ultimately serving millions of patients worldwide.
You will join a dynamic and collaborative environment where we value trust, ownership, well-being, and continuous development.
Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you bring:
- A relevant degree (e.g. Risk & Safety Management, Production Engineering) or similar background
- Experience within Health & Safety, including risk assessments and H&S systems (minimum 2 years preferred; strong graduates also considered)
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across organisational levels
- Professional proficiency in English and capability to communicate in Danish
Personal Profile
You are:
- Passionate about Health & Safety and motivated by making a tangible impact
- Structured, proactive, and able to balance strategic and operational tasks
- Comfortable influencing decisions and integrating EHS priorities into business objectives
- Curious and energized by being present on the shop floor and engaging with employees
- A positive team player who delivers high-quality results through collaboration
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, people come first. We recognise that careers are not linear and support different life stages with flexibility and opportunity.
By joining us, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation where more than 40,000 colleagues work together to drive change and improve lives for people living with chronic diseases.
Together, we go further. Together, we change lives.
Deadline
7th of July 2026
We do not require a cover letter—please include a few sentences in your CV outlining your motivation. To support a fair process, please do not include a photo.
Contact
Simon Sparre Pinnau
Manager for Facility & EHS
+45 34 44 43 49
Simon Sparre Pinnau
Manager for Facility & EHS
+45 34 44 43 49
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.