RAMP UP OWNER

Are you ready to take on a challenging role where your expertise in managing complex projects can make a real impact? We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead the ramp-up of our blister and packaging lines, ensuring high performance and top quality. If you are eager to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive success, we want to hear from you! Explore this opportunity and apply now for a life-changing career at Novo Nordisk, where your contributions will shape the future of healthcare. 

The position    

As our new Ramp-Up Owner, you will manage a cross functional process in effectively achieving ramp-up goals, such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), through extensive collaboration with stakeholders who share the same objectives. In this position you are helped by an existing Global FP standard for Operational Readiness & Ramp-up that can guide you in some of the work packages that you need to deploy. Your main responsibilities will be:    

• Responsible for “Operational readiness” - getting the organization ready for production
  • Develop and implement strategies in department
  • Ensure alignment between teams regarding governance, structure, and systems. 
  • Managing steering group presentations
• Responsible for “Ramp Up” of 2 combined blister and packaging lines
  • Lead daily Hypercare, war rooms, and escalation meetings.   
  • Manage schedules, milestones, and governance structures for ramp-up projects and continuous improvement activities.   
  • Collaborate extensively with stakeholders/vendors to achieve shared objectives.   
  • Strong communication- and stakeholder management skills
  • Drive continuous improvement using LEAN tools and methodologies.   
  • Support optimization of production and maintenance of technical equipment.   

Qualifications   

For you to be successful in this position you need to have:   

• An academic degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field (Process, Engineering, Project Management, LEAN or similar).
• Proven 3 years’ experience in project - or operations management within a manufacturing environment, preferably assembly/blister/packaging lines.   
• Strong communication skills.   
• Ability to make independent decisions and influence primary business operations   
• Proficiency in English and Danish.   

Nice to have:   

• Knowledge of LEAN tools and methodologies.   
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.   
• Experience within the GMP or GDP field.   

The ideal candidate will have a strong processes knowledge and should be capable of setting clear direction. Great communication skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to convey complex ideas clearly, collaborate effectively across functions, and ensure alignment among stakeholders at all levels.

About the department   

FPM DK-1 is part of Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM) located in Kalundborg. Our team of approximately 570 colleagues works collaboratively to ensure that our finished products are assembled, blistered and packed to the highest standards. As the final step in the supply chain, we are committed to excellence in manufacturing and quality control, bringing value to our patients worldwide.   

Working at FPM, Novo Nordisk   

Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM) is a part of Novo Nordisk Product Supply, a global production network at the forefront of technology and quality production of pharmaceutical products. At FPM, we not only manufacture all finished products for people living with serious chronic diseases, but we also use our competencies to drive technology leadership and improve standards across our core technologies to support the growing efforts into completely new production platforms and therapy areas for Novo Nordisk.    

Our global network consists of around 6,000 colleagues across ten countries. Here, we are responsible for the manufacturing of all finished products, including devices, needles, assembly, and packaging. As more and more people need our products, we support Novo Nordisk's initiative in new therapy areas. Every day, we strive to streamline and expand our capacity through the process of innovation, automation, and the introduction of new technology.   

Contact 

For further information, please contact Senior Manager, Lars Chr. Flesjø, at +45 30775272

Deadline 

25 May 2025

Interviews will be conducted continuously. Please submit your application online at your earliest convenience. 

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 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.