IT System Manager

Are you motivated by working with complex IT solutions with high quality mindset? Does it drive you, to be part of a team where the focus is on the right competencies and motivation to get tasks executed in a timely fashion to the required level of quality? Every day here is unique!

You may be our new colleague in one of the biggest production facilities in Novo Nordisk, Kalundborg - where you can have a life-changing career.

The Position
As an IT system manager, you are responsible for the operation of the IT solutions used in the production plant. This role emphasizes compliance and documentation and aligning with technical responsibilities.

Your main tasks will be:

• Implement changes to ensure continuous compliance with authority expectations, IT-security requirements, GAMP5, GMP etc. 
• Write and/or approve change requests, test protocols and instructions
• Contribute to incident management and systematic problem solving in an ITIL-framework
• Coordinate activities such as maintenance and changes on the systems in collaboration together with different stakeholders
• Identify improvements and optimize processes by using LEAN tools and offer advice and consultancy to the IT- and automation supporters.

Furthermore, we expect you to participate in projects to help ensuring that new IT-systems meet User and GMP requirements. You will participate in quality activities such as risk assessments and you will present the IT-systems during audits and inspections.

The job requires physical presence in Kalundborg, Denmark. 
 

About the department
You will join the IT Team, PPI-IV in Kalundborg Denmark. We are part of a new central IT organisation DD&IT PS API M1 & PPI-IV IT Operations, with approximately 32 colleagues, who support the plants with compliance and maintenance of our IT/OT production solutions. 

The IT team consist of 12 employees who run and maintain the production IT/OT solutions. The production IT consist of several solutions like PCS/DCS system “SattLine” and a MES/MOM system “LMES” – (Local Manufacturing Execution System) as well as several dedicated equipment’s that are controlled with a PLC. Besides that, we maintain our IT platform for our OT solutions. The team members are divided into System Manager, IT supporter and technicians. We do have a close cooperation with Production, Automation and sister departments across NNKA.

Qualifications
We realize that few people are experts at everything but if you can nod your head at the some of the following attributes, then you could be the person we are looking for:

• An MSc degree within Automation or Computer Science or a BSc degree within the same subject areas supplemented by 1-2 years’ experience
• An interest in working with- and develop skills in IT systems (MES + PCS)
• Understanding of how to convey complex information to varying audiences and thereby, explain the purpose to get everyone onboard
• An appetite for solving complex problems to reach feasible solution
• You have a strong quality mindset and analytical approach to challenges
• Knowledge or experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library – (Service Now) is an advantage.

Furthermore, you are fluent in English and Danish will be considered a plus. 

On a personal level, you fuel your work with a natural curiosity for emerging technologies and continuous improvement. You inspire those around you by spreading positive energy and enthusiasm whilst communicating effectively and establishing trusting relationships with your team and stakeholders.

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 about the position, please contact Mikkel Trust, Head of PP IT, at +45 34 44 65 14

Application deadline
The 2nd of March 2025

You may submit your application in English or in Danish.

We care about your motivation, but 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 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.