Global Contract Manufacturing QA Manager for QC

Location:

Søborg – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Manufacturing

Job ID:

131166682

Posted On:

29 September 2024

   

Can you picture yourself at the forefront of Quality Assurance in Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) Drug Substance focusing on QC? Are you up for the challenge of driving leadership and team development to meet evolving business demands?  

Imagine the thrill of making independent decisions on the international stage and shaping the future of excelling in external manufacturing. Join our company and be part of a life-changing career! 

The position 

As a Manager in Global Contract Manufacturing Quality Assurance – Drug Substance (GCM QA DS), you will drive Quality Assurance for our QC team. The team is responsible for QC oversight and approval of QC validations at our CMOs. Collaboration between our Project and Operational teams and with the Analytical Coordinators is key to be successful. 

Your main responsibilities will be to: 

-Drive leadership & team development to ensure continuous team/people development to fulfil business demands 

-Proactively manage QA resources to secure both QC oversight and approval of QC documentation 

-Ensure that our processes are continuously improved 

-Proactively seek close collaboration with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure alignment on external requirements, QMS, business need and resources 

This role will give you a high degree of ability to make independent decisions that will represent Novo Nordisk in an international context under sometimes challenging conditions due to cultural, national or political restrictions when operating. Due to the international nature of the job, you will have the opportunity to travel to CMO partners globally.  
 

Qualifications 

The candidate we are looking for is able to manage both the quality requirements and business perspective, with an ability to balance quality, delivery and cost efficiency. 

To succeed in this role, you: 

-Hold a master’s degree in pharmacy, Engineering, Biochemistry or similar 

-Have experience in a GMP regulated environment preferably from QC 

-Have gained experience from working at a CMO or within Quality Assurance 

-Have proven experience in being a leader  

-Are fluent in English, both written and spoken 

On a personal level, you proactively challenge problems, remove obstacles and take decisions to ensure execution, seek influence and stay firm when needed to secure the quality and compliance aspects. Clear communication will be key, as well as the ability to demonstrate authority but also trust – as you demonstrate personal integrity, Global Contract Manufacturing QA – Drug Substance (GCM QA – DS) are responsible for product quality and QA & QC Oversight of CMOs and the final batch release of batches produced externally.  

About the Departament 

At the moment the Area consists of 45 highly qualified employees in 7 different teams, but we are growing very fast and expecting to become bigger in the near future. From January we will be located in Høje Tåstrup. 

We are working in an international environment with many different companies and stakeholders with engagement, trust and mutual respect. Our performance is driven by the right behavioral and a wish to think big, improve and simplify our way of working while ensuring quality compliance, product quality and patient safety.  

capability and maturity in personal conduct.  

Your leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, and you have the ability to listen, coach and motivate employees to deliver their best – engaging them in taking pride when meeting their objectives. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life-changing. 

Contact 

For further information, Vice President Trine Kantsø at +45-30794362 

Deadline 

16 October 2024 

Please note that interviews will be scheduled as soon as relevant candidates are identified, so we encourage you sooner rather than later. 

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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