Process Engineer - Fermentation & Sterilisation

Would you like to play a key role in one of Novo Nordisk’s major expansion projects in Kalundborg? We are looking for process professionals to support fermentation and sterilisation activities from installation and commissioning through to validation, start-up, and long-term production support in a dynamic GMP-regulated environment.

Your new role

As part of the Fermentation & Sterilisation Process Team, you will initially support a major manufacturing project currently in the installation phase. Working closely with engineering partners, suppliers, operators, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will contribute to the successful delivery and operational readiness of new facilities and process equipment.

The role combines hands-on project involvement with opportunities to transition into operational production support as the facility moves into production. You will be part of an experienced and diverse team where knowledge sharing, open communication, and collaboration are key to success.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting installation oversight and equipment implementation activities in close collaboration with engineering partners and suppliers.
• Driving documentation activities, including review, preparation, and approval of qualification, validation, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Participating in FAT/SAT reviews, process testing, technical clarifications, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Contributing to production readiness initiatives, including SOP development, validation activities, and operational preparation.
• Providing technical support during validation campaigns and the transition into routine production operations.

Success in this role requires a proactive mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance.

Your new department

You will join a mixed and highly skilled process team responsible for fermentation and sterilisation within a large strategic investment project in Kalundborg. The team consists of colleagues with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experience levels, creating an environment where learning and collaboration are encouraged.

We value open, honest, and direct communication and believe the best results are achieved through teamwork and mutual respect. You will work closely with engineering partners, automation specialists, maintenance teams, cleaning teams, suppliers, operators, and other project stakeholders across the organisation.

The department offers a dynamic project environment where you will have the opportunity to influence solutions, build strong professional networks, and contribute to critical manufacturing capabilities that will support patients worldwide.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have a relevant engineering or scientific background combined with an interest in manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational excellence.

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• A degree within Engineering, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Experience from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, including GMP-regulated production.
• Knowledge of process equipment, production support, validation, commissioning, start-up activities, FAT/SAT, testing, or qualification activities.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and external partnerships.
• Professional proficiency in English, which is sufficient for daily collaboration and documentation activities.

In addition, we are looking for someone who thrives in a project environment, works inde-pendently, takes ownership, and brings a structured approach to prioritising tasks. You are able to manage several activities at once while maintaining attention to detail, and you contribute with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Whether your background is rooted in fermentation, process equipment, production support, validation, or engineering execution, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your technical and professional capabilities.

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

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200.00 DKK to 838,100.00 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.

Contact: For further information about the position, please contact Associate Project Director, Peter Rønne at +45-30751215.

Deadline: 16th of August

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.