International Project Manager for Aseptic Production Processes worldwide

Are you passionate about leading complex and challenging projects and building relationships across the organisation? Are you interested in being a part of something bigger than yourself and contribute to the health of millions of people worldwide?

About the department In connection with the Future AP program, our department - DFP (Diabetes Finished Products) implementation engine - is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of new technologies and best practices in all DFP production sites. Our sites are located in China, Russia, France, Denmark, Brazil and the United States, aiming for process stabilisation and preventing the human interventions close to our products.

DFP Implementation Task Force is a multinational team consisting of several project managers and experts who oversee the aseptic production processes. We are the frontrunners of new injection standards, new technology, and optimised production. We play an essential role in the Novo Nordisk future and are the task force that ensures we meet the current and new GMP requirements and uphold the license to produce.

The position As a project manager in DFP, you will drive the implementation of small, medium, and complex initiatives in all aseptic production sites in DFP, which involves a technical job and a reasonable level of stakeholder management with the related production units.

As a project manager, your tasks will include:

Planning and executing all related tasks/processes such as resource management, project risk management and cost controls. Implementing and optimising new technology on our aseptic production processes and ensure that these changes live up to the current GPM regulations and that they are implemented on all our sites worldwide. Exploring new possibilities for our tracks such as Big Data, AI, Robotic or similar As a natural part of the projects, you will be in close dialogue with the business line and all management levels like Head of site, Directors, CVPs, SVPs and EVPs, etc.

As your projects will be cross-borders, you will be expected to travel in the future.

Qualifications You have a bachelor's degree or higher academic education within engineering, pharmaceutical or similar background supplemented with substantial experience as a Project Manager in a GMP or another regulatory environment. You must have experience with New Technologies, Process Optimisation or Batch Change Over (BCO).

On a personal level, you are pro-active and thrive with driving tasks independently to the finish line. As you have a structured approach to your work, you can juggle several tasks while prioritising your efforts optimally by keeping the bigger picture in mind.

You are a natural leader and team player, and you quickly build strong working relationships. Good communication skills are a must, including the ability to target your communication at a broad set of stakeholders at all organisational levels.

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 needle on patient care.

Contact For further information, please contact Alan Granato at +45 3077 7121 Deadline March 28, 2021 You can apply in either Danish or English. Apply here: https://careers.novonordisk.com/job/Bagsv%C3%A6rd-International-Project-Manager-for-Aseptic-Production-Processes-worldwide-Capi/656808301/?locale=en_GB

Millions rely on us To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.