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Do you enjoy making an impact through the success of your teams? Do you know how to set the direction and the pace of ambitious initiatives in a development organization? If so, you could be our new Manager to lead the team of Laboratory Technicians and Scientists in Manufacturing Development at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech.

Apply now for a life-changing career!

The position

Our Manufacturing Development department is unique as it covers Analytical Development, Process Development, raw material, a Pilot Plant, Project Management and Contract Manufacturing.

You will be leading our Pilot Plant and MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) team, consisting of 2 Scientists and 8 Laboratory Technicians. All the Manufacturing Laboratory Technicians are located in this team; hence we support the development and optimization of Pharmatech’s entire product portfolio.

The Pilot Plant is a bridge between laboratory research and commercial production, where we develop, scale, and produce new products to the market.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Setting the direction for the team, ensuring that the prioritization and strategies are executed so the team can keep the overview and always prioritize deliverables
  • Collaborating with the management group to shape the strategic vision and roadmap for the team
  • Guiding the development of the employees and team, to ensure we can improve the way we work.

The position has a high stakeholder collaboration internally in Manufacturing Development, but also across the organization, so you can expect to work closely with Research, Production, QC, QA, and Business Support.

Qualifications

You will be a great asset to our team because you have:

  • Relevant academic degree related to Life Science, such as Bioengineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy or similar
  • Leadership experience from a pharmaceutical company within manufacturing development and/or Production
  • GMP experience
  • Experience navigating through a complex and cross functional stakeholder landscape
  • Professional proficiency in Danish and English.

With a strategic mindset, you can work independently to drive decisions and processes forward and thrive in a high-paced and dynamic workday, prioritizing and inspiring others. You have the ability for seeing the bigger picture and able to keep the eye on the ball in collaboration with stakeholders. You take great pride in developing your team and you do so by coaching, working with the culture and implementing a best practice toolbox.

About the department

The Manufacturing Development department in R&D Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S consists of 40 dedicated employees split into three teams. We are a part of R&D that in total consists of 60 employees.

We work in close collaboration with our customers to develop optimal purification solutions for new and existing molecules used for the treatment of many different conditions, as well as process enzymes crucial for bioprocessing of established and upcoming therapeutic modalities.

The atmosphere is relaxed, and we strive to improve the way we do things in a helpful and pleasant working environment. We value good team spirit which is essential to have an inspiring working environment, where we can be creative and grow as individuals, all while ensuring a good work-life balance.

Working at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S

Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S has 400+ employees and is 100% owned by Novo Nordisk A/S. The ability of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S to produce and deliver quality products to the pharmaceutical industry, combined with our complete range of services within regulatory requirements, makes us a preferred supplier to many global pharmaceutical companies. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is a fast-growing company, which is generating many exciting projects and excellent development opportunities. We are located in Køge on a site dedicated solely to our company, overlooking the beautiful Køge Bugt.

Contact

For further information please contact Senior Manager Alexander Hildenbrand at +45 3079 3630

Deadline

2 June 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please do not hesitate to apply.

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.

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