Senior Drug Product Project Manager

Are you passionate about setting strategic direction and driving late-stage drug product development projects? Would you like to collaborate with experienced scientists and interact with stakeholders across the organization? 

If so, there is a unique job opportunity waiting for you. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!

The position
You will be a member of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) Project Core Team, where you will be responsible for planning and coordinating development activities within your expertise area and ensuring deliverables according to the project plan.
As a Drug Product Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the development and manufacturing of drug products in clinical development phases 
• Defining a clear development strategy with specialists and key stakeholders using your project management skills 
• Driving the project through the different development stages and collaborating with Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) project core members as well as other areas of the Research & Development organization
• Leading sub-project teams in an engaging and motivating way and participating in writing and compiling regulatory applications and various internal and external documentation
• Communicating and coordinating with stakeholders within and outside of Emerging Technologies (ET)

Qualifications 
To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have a master's degree in pharmacy, engineering, chemistry, or similar natural science subjects
• Have several years’ experience and gained in-depth knowledge of working within Research & Development, drug product development, or Quality Assurance in a pharmaceutical setting
• Have extensive project management experience and qualifications
• Are fluent in English, both written and spoken

It is an advantage if you also have experience with external partnerships and/or small molecule-based drug products.

As a person, you have a high-quality mindset and take pride in delivering on your deadlines. You work well independently, although you should also be motivated to cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and departments. With your structured approach to your tasks, you maintain an overview, even in a changing environment where priorities can shift quickly. Having a high personal drive, energy, and a positive attitude are essential. 

About the department

Oral Product Development (OPDEV) is part of Emerging Technologies (ET), a newly established area in Novo Nordisk. We have a growing pipeline of new products, many of which are based on emerging technology platforms coming into Product Supply via internal development projects and externally acquired assets.

In our department, we manage all oral drug development projects from clinical phase I to one year after launch and ensure robust business processes in the area. You will be joining a diverse team of Drug Product Project Managers who all work together to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

We are well-known for having a pioneering spirit, as well as a curious and daring approach. We play a key role in developing and producing future treatments for millions of patients around the world. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and work alongside a diverse and supportive team of colleagues.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are 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 are all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact 
For further information please contact Senior Manager Lotte Fogh Larsen at +45 30759884.

Deadline 
30th of May 2024.

Applications for this position will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.