Experienced Quality Control Professional with a passion for equipment (maternity cover)

Do you thrive in a high-paced environment? Are you interested in analytical equipment? Do you want to be a front runner regarding equipment and automation in a QC lab? Then you might be our new Quality Control Professional.

Apply now and join Novo Nordisk!

The position

We are looking for a highly competent Quality Control Professional with a passion for equipment to join our team. We are responsible for ensuring that all the equipment in the department is ready for analysis and that required maintenance is completed timely. As part of the team you will be responsible for qualifying new equipment, manage small projects and optimize laboratory workflows. Your tasks will also include close collaboration with technicians and chemists to ensure that industry standards and regulations are met. You can expect a dynamic work environment where priorities may shift quickly, requiring teamwork to address the most important deliveries.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Professional responsibility of our laboratory equipment, e.g., HPLC, UPLC, MS, TOC, spectrophotometer, and analytical balances
• Participation in and facilitation of systematic problem solving (SPS) during deviation handling
• Continuous improvement and optimization of our processes using LEAN principles
• Implementation of new digital and automated processes in the QC laboratory to improve the workflow of current processes
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have:

• MSc Degree as Engineer, Chemist, Pharmacist or similar
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry within a GMP regulated environment will be an advantage
• In depth knowledge and curiosity of the daily equipment related operations in the laboratory
• Professional proficiency in both Danish and English

On a personal level, you thrive on collaboration, excel in stakeholder management and communicate effectively. You take ownership of your tasks, value reliability, and embrace learning and innovation. Moreover, you are comfortable in a dynamic environment where priorities shift rapidly, and maintenance of daily operations is crucial. You approach challenges with courage and maintain a positive, constructive attitude. A sense of humour and a drive for success is highly valued in our team culture.

About the department

The QC department in the area Injectable Finished Products (IFP) consists of 65 employees divided into 4 teams. We perform a wide range of chemical drug product analysis, as well as mechanical injection tests on insulin pens. We work with many stakeholders across the organization and have a broad interface with other QC areas in Novo Nordisk.

Daily delivery of analytical results is in focus and the working pace is high. We continuously look to optimise and stabilise our processes to improve lead time. To ensure that medicine reaches the patients in due time, one of the focus areas in QC is not to be delaying the final release of the products. To ensure that this focus is kept, maintenance of world class QC equipment is a key responsibility.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are 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, and commercial – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.

By joining Novo Nordisk, you can look forward to an exciting career where you will work in close collaboration with talented colleagues. The position provides excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development, empowering you to shape your daily routines and responsibilities. This could also be your opportunity to build a strong network within Novo Nordisk while developing your skills further.

Contact

For further information please contact Associate Manager, Signe Baldvinsson at +45 30 75 07 37

Deadline

13 April 2025

Please note, applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application, including CV in English at your earliest convenience.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation for applying this position in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.