Project Director

Location:

Kalundborg – WestZealand, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Property & Real Estate, Purchasing & Supply Chain

Job ID:

131157771

Posted On:

27 September 2024

   

Are you ready to take on a thrilling challenge in the pharmaceutical industry? Would you like to be part of a dynamic global company expanding its API manufacturing capacity? At Novo Nordisk, we are investing 42 billion DKK in state-of-the-art facilities at our site in Kalundborg, Denmark. We are seeking an experienced Project Director with a solid understanding of executing investment projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Apply today for a life-changing career!

The position

As the Project Director for our major expansion project in Kalundborg, Denmark, you will play a crucial role in delivering scope and solutions on time and within budget. You will motivate and inspire our engineering partners, contractors, employees, and peers, uniting a diverse group of stakeholders behind a joint plan and collaborating across several disciplines. You can also look forward to:

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-Overseeing the schedule, cost, risk, procurement, execution, and qualification of all scope elements in large-scale investment projects, including the construction and testing phases of multiple buildings in the Fermentation area.
-Managing the scope of the project, including decision-making on changes that may impact the schedule or cost
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-Supporting the Project Vice President for Fermentation on leadership-related matters and acting as a point of escalation for Senior Project Managers, providing support and calibration.
-Defining and developing the project execution team while providing input to the later organization responsible for operations

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of the project and will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed effectively.

Qualifications

We realize that few people are experts at everything. But if you can nod your head at the following attributes, then you could be the person we are looking for:

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-A master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field.
-Extensive experience in managing large-scale CAPEX projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector, and experience in leadership.
-A track record of building high-performance teams; strong facilitation skills with the ability to set clear direction and priorities.
-Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, as well as fluency in English

As a person, you thrive in a close teamwork environment and enjoy working in a dynamic setting. You appreciate a multicultural working environment where people contribute across many different disciplines and educations. Building structure comes naturally to you, and you enjoy simplifying processes to reach goals faster. You have a can-do attitude with high-quality standards and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

About the department

Today, app. 4,000 employees of Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products. With more than 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing, we are today the world’s largest insulin-producing facility. By joining Novo Nordisk Manufacturing in Kalundborg, we promise you a developing career, where you will be met with trust and responsibility by dedicated colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a successful company with a higher purpose and an inclusive environment. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 30 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. 

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, Project Vice President Bettina Lund Andreassen +45 3079 6039.

Deadline

13 October 2024.

We will conduct interviews 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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