Aseptic Manufacturing Professional

Aseptic Production Professional – 12 months maternity cover
Kalundborg, Denmark

Be part of a team that transforms molecules into life-saving medicines, ensuring every product meets the highest quality standards before reaching patients worldwide.

Your new role

As an Aseptic Production Professional, you will be part of our skilled support team in Novo Nordisk Filling Line 12 Process Support, working with all processes needed for aseptic production. We participate in continuous improvements in production and manage systematic problem solving. This is a unique chance to learn aseptic medicinal production from a holistic perspective.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Provide daily proactive support for production in board meetings, handover meetings and shop floor presence
• Make certain that the department follows current GMP and ISO9001 standards
• Ensure that batch documentation from fill and Cartridge Packer (CPA) follow the release flow and participate in validation and planning of relevant documents
• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Support batch review and continuous optimization

Your new department

Our team is part of the Drug Product Manufacturing in Kalundborg area. We are approximately 520 colleagues who take responsibility for transforming Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the finished product that patients can use all over the world. Our complex processes require a high level of expertise, commitment, and engagement from our employees and include formulation, filling and visual inspection. We bring value to patients by delivering high-quality GMP compliant products in a timely and cost-efficient manner, while actively working with LEAN principles and always looking for improvements.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an Aseptic Production Professional who thrives in a dynamic GMP production environment. You'll bring with you:

• A master's degree in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, microbiology, process engineering or similar
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, process engineering and LEAN principles
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English
• Knowledge or experience with aseptic production is considered a strong advantage
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an open and honest approach
• A responsible and systematic mindset with the ability to maintain overview in daily work
• Adaptability and openness to change as new opportunities

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

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570.200 to 838.100 DKK 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.

More information

For further information, please contact Senior Manager, Rene Abildgaard Poulsen at +45 30777500.

Deadline

20 May 2026. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying 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'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.