Manager, Process Automation & Product Lab

Do you want to play a key role in developing our next-generation devices & delivery solutions for future treatments? Are you thriving in a global and diverse environment while collaborating with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders? 

If yes, you might be our new Manager, Process Automation and & Product Lab. Apply now and join our team!

The position
As a Manager, Process Automation & Product Lab, you will be a pivotal leader within the organisation, responsible for driving automation strategies, innovation, and opera-tional excellence within the Product Lab team. This role focuses on leveraging automa-tion tools, particularly Power Apps, to optimise workflows, enhance decision-making, and deliver scalable solutions. The Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives, de-velop automation frameworks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to align automation efforts with organizational goals and deliver measurable impact.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with the organisation’s goals and drives innovation within the Product Lab
• Define and communicate a clear vision for automation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Create and manage a strategic roadmap for automation initiatives, including timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones
• Identify opportunities for automation across business processes, leveraging tools like Power Apps to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
• Lead the exploration, piloting, and scaling of new automation technologies and methodologies to enhance the Product Lab’s capabilities

Our commitment to innovation also applies to the way we work. We therefore embrace the hybrid workplace – with a blend of home office in Denmark and on-site office-based work in Copenhagen area, Denmark where our team is based.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• A master’s degree in technology or related field, preferably in combination with a degree in business administration
• Around 5 years of experience working within automation, process optimisation or related fields, with a focus on leading teams and delivering scalable solutions
• Proven track record in developing and implementing automation strategies us-ing tools like Power Apps, RPA, or low-code platforms 
• Experience in project management, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver results on time and within budget
• Strong communication skills in English 

As a person, you are analytical, structured, demonstrate attention to detail, and have a flair for planning and coordinating, capable of handling complexity in processes and having many various activities going on in parallel.

You are a strong team player recognised for your interpersonal skills and as a person you thrive in a busy environment, proactive, take ownership of your assignments, and feel comfortable working independently. 

About the department
Our Development Digital Transformation is an organisation within Development and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Development is headed by an Executive VP and has +5000 employees globally.  

The Development Digital Transformation department is driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization's drug development processes. This department leverages advanced digi-tal technologies, data analytics, and best practices to streamline workflows, optimize resource utilization, and accelerate the development of innovative therapies.

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 nee-dle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact Wahib Joseph Abboud, Director Partnership & Automation at WJPA@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline 
30 March 2025. 

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.