QA Manager

Job title:

QA Manager

Company:

Novo Nordisk

Job description

Do you want to use your leadership skills to motivate, develop and set a clear direction for your team? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment with a broad stakeholder landscape and want to be part of providing treatments to people living with serious chronic diseases?Then you might be the leader that we are looking for. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!The PositionAs Manager you will be responsible for one of our QA Projects teams in Global Contract Manufacturing QA – Drug Product (GCM DP QA), which are responsible for quality support in projects on expanding or further developing outsourced aseptic production, device assembly and finished goods packaging activities.You will be responsible for coaching and creating an environment where the team provides excellent support to our project organization and external partners. You will report to the Director of GCM QA DP Projects.You will be heading up a team of 10 highly skilled Senior QA professionals and Specialists that are taking QA lead roles in CMO expansion projects in all project phases such as assessment of new CMOs, establish good collaboration with CMOs, technology transfer, equipment/facility qualification, process validation and handover to operations.As leader in the team, you will be coaching and sparing your employees on difficult matters and ensure management alignment across collaborating teams as well as participate in project Steering groups.Main responsibilities will include:Set the direction and create structure in a team of highly skilled senior QA Professionals and Specialists.Drive leadership by empowering the team and securing people developmentBe part of and proactively contribute to the management team in GCM DP QA ProjectsDevelop and maintain a constructive and respectful relationship to the Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and key stakeholdersAt the moment, the workplace is in Søborg but at the end of 2024 we will be relocated to Høje Taastrup.Travel activity outside Denmark is around 20/30 days a year, covering on site visits, participation in audits and meetings with CMOs.QualificationsTo succeed in this role, you have:An academic degree in engineering, pharma, sciences or similarSome years of leadership experienceExtensive GMP knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within QA, manufacturing, aseptic productionStrong interpersonal skills by being trustworthy and clear in your communicationFull English proficiencyAs a leader, you are clear and authentic in your leadership with an interest in leading highly skilled people and can motivate and create energy and commitment around you. You have a natural interest in optimizing processes, which is why LEAN is a natural part of your leadership.On a personal level, you contribute positive to our department and enjoy working with people from different professional backgrounds who are dedicated towards meeting our common goals. You have a can-do mindset and focus on opportunities rather than limitations using a proactive and pragmatic mindset.

About the departmentGCM DP QA are responsible for product quality and QA Oversight of CMOs and the final batch release of batches produced externally.The Vice President area consists of 65 highly qualified employees in 11 different teams.Our organization is expanding fast so we can continue to support the strong volume growth with capacity expansions at CMO’s, a growing R&D pipeline progressing towards markets with CMO supply chains and acquired companies with fully outsourced CMO supply chains.We can offer a great working environment with high level of team spirit as well as a highly skilled team of ambitious and engaged colleagues. We share an informal tone, and enjoy learning from each other, striving to deepen our understanding of a complex area. We focus on good social relations and prioritize to make room for fun at work.Working at Novo NordiskAt 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.ContactIf you want to know more about this position, please contact Director Brian Grønning Jensen on +45 3077 6078.Deadline30 August 2024You 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.

Expected salary

Location

Søborg, Hovedstaden

Job date

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 22:32:32 GMT

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