Production Manager for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

2 weeks ago


Gentofte, Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to delivering world-class API to patients living with serious chronic diseases. We are seeking a highly skilled Production Manager to join our team in Gentofte, responsible for leading cross-functional projects within API production environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning and execution of projects within a GMP regulated environment, strong stakeholder management skills, and an eye for strategic and operational details.

We are a dynamic team of around 130 people, collaborating across 7 different teams consisting of operators, technicians, and academics. Our department is on a journey towards innovative and digital solutions to meet the vision of Industry 4.0. We value a safe psychological environment and open communication across teams and areas of responsibility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Driving multiple projects in and around API production environments from initiation to handover.
  • Ownership of cross-functional project teams, project metrics (scope, time, plans, cost, etc.).
  • Coordinating project execution and optimizing project performance.
  • Identifying and managing key stakeholders and steering groups related to projects.
  • Communicating project progress and performance to relevant stakeholders.

We offer a competitive salary of approximately €80,000-€110,000 per year, depending on experience, plus additional benefits. The successful candidate will be an asset to our team due to their BSc or MSc in Life Science, Engineering, or similar, experience leading projects from the pharmaceutical industry, and excellent command of spoken and written English and Danish.

We are an inclusive employer and commit to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, patients, and communities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

If you are a strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply. Please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are a leading global healthcare company, and this role is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team. We are proud of our values and our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients. We are a company that is passionate about innovation, quality, and safety, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us.



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