Environmental Sustainability Specialist for API Production

5 days ago


Bagsværd, Gladsaxe Municipality, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

We are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to join our API Pilot Production Unit at Novo Nordisk.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability initiatives across multiple facilities within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement annual environmental targets.
  • Maintain accurate records of environmental data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
  • Provide support for project development by conducting environmental assessments of new equipment, chemicals, processes, and modifications to facilities.
  • Coordinate response to environmental incidents to prevent recurrence.
  • DRIVE CIRCULAR-FORE-ZERO INITIATIVES TO REDUCE THE UNIT'S ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT.
  • Cultivate employee understanding and adherence to environmental policies through targeted training programs.
About You

To succeed in this role, we require:

  • A Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.
  • Ideal experience in environmental management within a regulated production environment.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise to drive positive change. Your strong attention to detail, structured approach, and self-motivation make you an ideal fit for this role.

About Us

We are 350+ employees in the Chemical Manufacturing & Control (CMC) API Pilots Production department, divided into eight departments, 22 facilities, and two locations. Our task is to scale up processes and produce APIs for toxicological and clinical studies as part of the Novo Nordisk Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT) organization.

Working at Novo Nordisk

We strive for excellence without fixating on perfection. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, always looking to develop and seize opportunities. From research and development through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're working together to move the needle on patient care.

The estimated salary for this role is around $85,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on location and experience.



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