IT Operations Director for Pharmaceutical Production

6 days ago


Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time
About Novo Nordisk A/S

We are a global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark, driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases.

With over 50,000 employees worldwide, we offer a rewarding and purpose-driven culture where professional and personal development is highly valued.

Job Title: IT Operations Director for Pharmaceutical Production

Estimated Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT leader to join our team as an IT Operations Director for Pharmaceutical Production. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT systems, supporting our API production and securing products to patients.

You will oversee API IT systems, ensuring high levels of compliance and Life Cycle Management (LCM). This includes managing IT departments, including people, cost, and business processes, as well as establishing effective problem-solving, 24/7 support models, and management escalation.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent in engineering or business and economics, with +5 years' professional experience as an IT leader or in project/programme management.

  • Demonstrated managerial skills, good leadership abilities, and thoroughly practised negotiation skills.
  • Broad network, organisational understanding, and ability to establish cross-organisational collaboration.
  • Proactive stakeholder management at a senior level, with extensive technical knowledge and experience within the area.

As an IT Operations Director, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of our IT operations, ensuring that our systems are not only secure and compliant but also optimised for efficiency and continuous improvement.

Our department DD&IT PS API is based in Denmark and the US, and we are a newly established area with high focus on building a robust, scalable, and agile organization with an effective delivery model in close collaboration across the whole area.



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