Manager for Development Test Center

Location:
Kalundborg – WestZealand, Zealand, Denmark
Salary:
Competitive
Type:
Permanent
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Job ID:
130727506
Posted On: 
28 June 2024

   

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in developing and managing our Aseptic Manufacturing Development Test Center facility? Are you passionate about strategic development, managing projects and leading, inspiring, and developing an experienced team at the facility?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join us as a Manager for our Development Test Center at site Kalundborg.

The position 
Our Technology and Innovation Development Test Center at site Kalundborg is a strategically important element in growing Novo Nordisks’ aseptic manufacturing network.

In this role, you will be tasked with developing and overseeing our Development Test Center facility which includes a complete aseptic filling line. The facility is currently utilized for development and testing of new technology and solutions, for onboarding and training of development staff, and for production of test materials. You will be responsible for the future development of the facility together with the team.

You will lead the team at the facility as well as a portfolio of projects within aseptic manufacturing. You will also take part in our cross functional leadership team, where we strive to create an innovative and inspiring environment.
 
Your key responsibilities will include: 

-Develop and execute a strategy to secure further development and maintenance of the facility to serve Novo Nordisk’s aseptic manufacturing development needs.

-Lead, inspire and develop your team, which currently includes of skilled workers, operators, an automation engineer, and apprentices.

-Manage development projects within aseptic manufacturing.

-Plan and prioritize tasks, including development, test, maintenance, training, and production.

-Align with key stakeholders in our development and production network while contributing to the department’s leadership and overall strategic development.

-Create an inspiring and inclusive innovation environment and culture.

You can work out of our offices in either Kalundborg or Bagsværd, however with days at both sites, e.g. a 2:3 or 1:4 split. 

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have: 

-A Technical degree.

-At least 5 years of experience from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

-Experience with leading people or projects within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

-A global and innovate mindset with ability to think outside the box.

-Ability to collaborate with people with diverse skills.

-Good communication skills and professional proficiency in Danish and English.

On a personal level, you are ambitious and a dedicated team player who inspires trust among colleagues and stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You are curios, outgoing and a strategic thinker. You are motivated by developing your team and building strong relationships with our stakeholders. 
  

About the department 
In the Aseptic Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation, Engineering, we drive innovation and develop technologies to prepare Novo Nordisk Aseptic Manufacturing for the future. We scale our production to serve more patients through a compliant and efficient production network on the forefront of technology.

We are responsible for development of equipment and systems from ideation until the first successful pilot implementation. Our skills include aseptic manufacturing and process expertise, mechanical design, automation, robotics, modelling, simulation, and equipment validation. We are responsible for a Development Test Center in Kalundborg and an Innovation lab in Bagsværd. Out team currently counts app. 50 employees plus students and consultants. We are an engaged, diverse, and international team working primarily from our offices in Bagsværd, Gentofte and Kalundborg.
 
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, Benny Matthiassen, Director, Engineering, Aseptic Manufacturing Innovation and Development at +45 34485997.
 
Deadline
24 July 2024.

We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you 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.

 

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