Pharmaceutical Senior Project Manager

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Manufacturing

Are you an experienced project manager with a background in the pharmaceutical industry and GMP experience? Are you ready to take on a challenging role in leading cross-functional projects?

We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Senior Project Manager to join our Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx) team in Novo Nordisk. If you have a strong track record in project management and are ready to make a difference in the lives of millions of patients, read on and apply today for a life-changing career!

The Position
In this role, you will be in charge of a project that spans across multiple CVP areas. The project is crucial for the objectives of several CVP areas in the coming years. To achieve the project goals, you need to align and coordinate all the areas involved in the same direction and pace. You will use standard project management tools and a strong motivation to report and communicate about the project progress regularly.

As a Pharmaceutical Senior Project Manager at Novo Nordisk, you will:
• Oversee and lead the core part of the project, working closely with local project managers.
• Build and manage a team of highly skilled coworkers from various fields.
• Lead and manage a steering group with directors/VPs, providing regular updates on project status, issues, and risks.
• Continuously improve project setup and apply learnings for future executions, while identifying and resolving project obstacles and disputes.
• Implement project management best practices, methods, and tools, and constantly evaluate and enhance project delivery processes.

Your workplace will be based in Lyngby, but as there is collaboration required on a global scale, little travel activity is to be expected.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be energetic, optimistic, and able to create and execute plans and communicate complex topics in a simple way. Clear and distinct communication in English, both written and spoken, is essential for the role. Also, this person should have experience in understanding project requirements, updating ongoing projects and finding the right people for the project.

To be successful in this position, you should have:
• An academic degree in Science, Engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 7+ years of experience in project management related to the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, and the ability to apply them to a range of project types.
• The ability to create an overview of complex processes, including data structures and risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
• An understanding of GMP and the regulatory landscape.

As an individual, you should be able to work with colleagues at all levels, with different skills, cultures, and physical locations. You set high standards for your work and see collaboration as a key factor in success. You are a team player who excels at managing complex dependencies between different areas in a structured way.

About the Department
The Fill & Finish Expansions department is responsible for designing, planning, and building all major fill & finish expansion projects across Novo Nordisk. We are a newly established and growing area, focused on rethinking our fill & finish facilities with the use of modern technology. Our goal is to set the standards for the facilities of the future, designing facilities that we will still be proud of 20 years from now. As part of our global approach, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

As part of Fill & Finish Expansions Product Introduction, you will join a dedicated team handling a wide range of tasks. Our primary focus is on product implementation and the associated processes necessary to drive our new facilities. We are a team of 8 experienced and competent team members (mostly project managers) dedicated to collaboration and delivering high-quality results. We are an international and diverse group, fostering strong camaraderie and prioritizing collaboration across our deliveries. We offer a trusting work environment with a focus on a continuous feedback culture, where everyone can contribute to our collective success.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

For further information, please contact Jacob Holst Madsen, Senior Manager Product Introduction at +45 3075 1760 or get to know us better by visiting Novo Nordisk Global Manufacturing Careers.

Deadline
7 April 2024.

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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.