Have you always dreamt about being part of something bigger and more meaningful? Then this is the job opportunity you have been waiting for!

 

Now is an extremely exciting time to join our active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) multi-product facility, 25K, in Hillerød, and this is your chance to lead a Manufacturing department in a highly regulated manufacturing environment while mentoring and developing other leaders.

 

Come with us – as our new Senior Manager – on an exciting journey of growth and help us shape the future of pharma production by contributing to Novo Nordisk’s purpose of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases! Be part of the movement, and let’s take our production site to new heights to serve even more patients.

 

Did our pitch intrigue you? Then take a closer look at the position description below and learn all about the role and why we want you as our trusted colleague.

 

Don’t miss out – Apply today!

 

The position

As a Senior Manager in our Hillerød API multiproduct facility, you will hold the overall responsibility of maintaining efficient and safe delivery of our products, leading through leaders and adhering to quality, safety, and delivery metrics of the production unit.

 

In a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will further ensure compliance with good manufacturing practice (GMP), safety, and quality standards while continuously developing our people and organisation to be ready for an exciting future. Together with your leadership peers, your attention will be focused on delivering on production targets, developing the people, processes, and systems. You will be part of the PS API M4 (Product Supply API) organisation and work closely with sister departments in the area.

 

The position involves leading the operational part of 25K, securing planning and executing the processes that ensure delivery according to expectations.

 

The department consists of operators currently divided into two teams: upstream and downstream. We are expanding the area both in output and number of products, meaning that the leader should also assess and build the structure required to secure delivery and the supporting systems. The candidate will be part of a Senior management group consisting of three other Senior Managers who collectively are responsible for the delivery of the unit.

 

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

a Bachelor or Master’s degree within Engineering, Business Administration or another relevant field. strong managerial/leadership experience e.g, solid associate manager background or already in a Senior Manager position. experience from a highly regulated manufacturing environment, preferably from the pharmaceutical industry. Experience from API facilities is an advantage. a technical understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimisation e.g, LEAN, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, systematic problem solving. full professional proficiency in English, and ability to communicate in Danish or a willingness to learn Danish.

 

You create strong followership around your visions and ideas, and role model company culture and values while installing a data-based culture and an inspiring guiding behaviour to empower your organisation. You are curious to learn and understand the processes and technicalities of your department.

 

About the area and department

PS API M4 is an area in Novo Nordisk that will be at the centre of many new initiatives in the coming years. We manufacture a range of innovative products for our patients living with diabetes, haemophilia, hormonal imbalances and other impactful chronic diseases.

 

PS API M4 is responsible for API manufacturing in Denmark across our sites in Hillerød, Kalundborg and Gentofte. Our Hillerød facility is responsible for producing the active pharmaceutical ingredient of one registered product and a range of new products focusing on the rare disease segment.

 

For the past 20 years, our Hillerød API facility has been on a meaningful and life-changing mission, producing the API used for the treatment of haemophilia patients around the world. During the recent years, we have upgraded the facility to multiproduct status to launch new products to the market.

 

About Site Hillerød

Site Hillerød is an innovative and fast-growing production site. With over 4,000 talented employees, we work together to drive change for people living with serious chronic diseases. The site is located in beautiful natural surroundings, and we offer a diverse array of career paths at all educational levels. Join our vibrant community at Site Hillerød and ramp up your career while we ramp up our production!

Get to know us better - visit our Site Hillerød career page.

 

Contact

Should you wish to know more about this position, please do not hesitate to call Vice President, Jakob R. H. Nielsen at +45 3075 9013.

 

Deadline

16 February 2025

 

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and 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.