Process Supporter (maternity cover)

Location:

Kalundborg – WestZealand, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Manufacturing, Property & Real Estate

Job ID:

132929317

Posted On:

28 April 2026

   

About 366 million people depend on our products, which leads to a great demand on rebuilding and improving our production lines according to the Novo Nordisk Strategy, and we need you on our jour-ney! We are currently looking for a maternity cover from August 2026 and one year forward, who will join our team in Wash & Sterilisation to help us support the production processes and contribute with ideas for improvement.

 

Your new role

As we grow, we are looking for a new Process Supporter (maternity cover) to join our Wash & Sterilisation Support Team. You’ll be responsible for our production processes and help the team prepare for a future with even more batches as we ramp up our production.

Your primary tasks will include:

-Being actively present on the production shop floor to solve upcoming problems, pre-vent issues from occurring, and more importantly, seek opportunities for further im-provements
-Handling deviations and taking responsibility to ensure ongoing updating of instruc-tions and procedures so they fulfil current GMP requirements and follow established manufacturing procedures
-Participating in introducing new washing equipment to the production line and training the operators in the right standards
-Running smaller projects to ensure we reach the proper qualification and validation level
-Securing optimised performance of the production lines by identifying improvement ini-tiatives, optimisation possibilities and LEAN activities within quality and productivity
 

Your new department
In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Within Global Manufacturing & Supply sits Drug Product Manufacturing (DPM) in Kalundborg. The factory is a modern, multipurpose facility expected to handle up to 8 different products in total on two production lines. You’ll join our Wash & Sterilisation supporting team of 18 specialists who work closely with 38 operators to drive process excellence. We value an open and positive dialogue in our daily work – it’s essential to how we support each other and succeed together.

 

Your skills & qualifications
We’re looking for a proactive and committed Process Supporter who is passionate about deliv-ering high quality results.

You’ll bring with you:

-Master’s degree within chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology or chemical engineering, alternatively you are a newly graduated with relevant educational background
-Solid understanding or experience from working in a production environment with pro-duction processes and equipment
-Working proficiency in spoken and written Danish
-Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to set direction, keep an over-view of progress and prioritise accordingly
 

It would be considered an advantage if you have:

-Knowledge of data utilisation in connection with production follow-up
-Experience with optimisation strategies, validation/qualification, audits/inspections or another discipline within the pharmaceutical industry
-Knowledge about Novo Nordisk business processes
-Experience with GMP or LEAN
-Working proficiency in spoken and written English
 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways for-ward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect
come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job – you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations.

 

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordi-nary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

Deadline 
8th of May 2026. Please note that we are reviewing the applications on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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