Associate Manager for Maintenance Strategy

Are you a motivated and people-focused leader with a passion for driving team performance in a dynamic production environment? Do you thrive on building something new and shaping the future of a department while being part of an exciting chapter in the production of treatments that impact millions of people worldwide? Are you ready to guide a team, optimize processes, and introduce innovative products to the global market? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

The Position

You will lead our existing Maintenance Strategy team of 15 dedicated employees representing different specialties that cover Asset Management, Metrology, and Technical purchase all supported by its own SAP platform. You and the team will be responsible for setting direction and securing a solid framework for SDF, both local and global, on maintenance and metrology and on the use of SAP PM/QM/MM. This means securing a set-up with processes in compliance with regulations and secure implementation of improvement projects in line with the business.

We continuously optimize our processes within maintenance and metrology to create the best balance between availability and reliability through solid data analysis and using cutting-edge technology – solid processes, spare part availability, and predictive maintenance is our goal.

It is expected that you are clear and transparent in your leadership and able to build and maintain a strong team with high engagement. You will continuously develop the team and its members to meet the future demands and securing strong cooperation with our stakeholders.

Additionally, you will be part of the Technical Support Leadership Team, which consists of four Associate Managers, a cLEAN Partner, a GMP Coordinator, and a Department Manager. As a leadership team, we focus on seeing opportunities rather than limitations. In our department, there is room for both laughter and professionalism, contributing to a positive and healthy working environment.

Qualifications

To succeed in this position, you:

· Are an experienced leader who is passionate about leadership (min. 2 years of leadership experience).

· Have a minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, or another technical background.

· Preferably, you have experience within maintenance of equipment or machinery, compliance, asset management, metrology, and SAP.

· Experience with Novo Nordisk processes, or work experience in pharmaceutical production (cGMP), is preferred.

You create followership and find it natural to build relations between people. You have a can-do approach and get energized from delivering results for our business. You enjoy enabling others to succeed as much as you enjoy succeeding yourself. A holistic approach is needed as the team supports the full value chain.

About the Department

Solid Dosage Forms (SDF) Production and Business Support (PBS) is a newly established area within SDF Denmark, consisting of approximately 100 people across two departments. Technical

Support is responsible for utility maintenance, spare parts control, and purchasing, while Business Support handles project management, facility operations, sustainability, IT, training, and cross-functional support across SDF Production Denmark. The vacant position is within Technical Support.

Our department has recently undergone changes to align more closely with SDF operations. We are eager to drive a culture of continuous improvement and set a clear direction in key areas, such as sustainability initiatives (Circular for Zero) and optimizing facility operations.

You will join a leadership team that values teamwork, collaboration, and a strong sense of community. We are a diverse group with varying backgrounds and levels of seniority, but we share a common goal—to support each other, foster a great working environment, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change—we drive it. We operate in a dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today won’t necessarily ensure our success in the future. We embrace a spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities for growth—we seize them. Whether in research, development, manufacturing, marketing, or sales, we are all working together to advance patient care.

Contact

For more information about this position, please contact Senior Manager Charlotte Helene Riggelsen at +45 3079 5480.

Deadline

March 16.

We hold ongoing interviews, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences in your CV about why you are applying. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to 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.