Associated Manager for EM and Water team in QC

Are you passionate about leadership? Do you enjoy working in a complex environment and playing a key role in the development of your team and department? Are you a motivated manager who can create team spirit, foster commitment, and lead our Environmental monitoring and Water treatment team? Join us—apply today!

The Position

As an Associate Manager, you will lead 18 dedicated employees (laboratory technicians and process scientists) responsible for microbiological analysis of  environmental monitoring and water samples. You will play a key role in developing your team, continuously improving performance, and delivering excellent results.

This team is one of two shift-based teams that function as a one unit, working closely together—just as their leaders will. You will be part of an effective management team that collaborates closely and shares responsibility for the department’s overall development.

Your key responsibilities

• Set clear objectives and performance targets for your team.
• Ensure the achievement of strategical goals and key business targets.
• Oversee daily operations while planning long-term resource and process management.
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance for both products and processes.
• Lead with a LEAN mindset, driving continuous improvement.
• Develop plans and targets with your team to ensure future stability and efficiency.
• Foster a positive and resilient team culture to ensure timely and high-quality customer deliveries.
• Support and develop your team by coaching, training, and enhancing competencies to meet future demands.

Additionally, you will navigate a large stakeholder landscape and play a central role in prioritizing projects and analyses while driving process improvements and development.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of proven leadership experience.
• Experience with pharmaceutical production and/or laboratory processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN leadership principles.
• The ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently shift.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated production and quality control (QC) processes (an advantage but not required).

As a leader, you have strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. With a proactive and innovative mindset, you take initiative and serve as a role model. You also possess strong analytical skills, with a focus on systematic problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

About the Department

The Microbiology Laboratory in M2, Kalundborg, consists of approximately 90 skilled employees divided into five teams. We are responsible for all operational analyses supporting the production facilities we serve. Our laboratory plays a critical role in supporting production areas, and we ensure this through close collaboration across the Kalundborg site—both in production and within other laboratories.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re 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, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further information, please feel free to contact Zina Alshatrawi +4530791256.

Deadline

March 16th

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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.