Area Specialist within Fermentation

3 months ago


Kalundborg, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Are you passionate about biotechnology and chemical engineering? Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a desire to improve and optimise manufacturing processes?

If so, we invite you to join our team as an Area Specialist at Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As an Area Specialist you will collaborate with your colleagues in the support team to address daily challenges and ensure the stability of the manufacturing process. This role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Overseeing and managing the fermentation process, ensuring consistent, stable operations.

Leading systematic process improvements and optimizations to enhance operational efficiency.

Acting as a mentor to colleagues, supporting their professional development.

Serving as a strategic partner to management, providing input and direction in complex or challenging situations.

Ensuring the ongoing stability of production operations, with a strong commitment to maintaining quality standards.

Key to your success will be prioritizing critical tasks to ensure timely completion, while maintaining a focus on delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you have:

Masters or bachelor's degree within biotechnology, chemical engineering or similar.

Proven experience in production processes, ideally within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and strong technical expertise in production systems gained from industry experience.

Proficiency in LEAN principles, with the ability to apply them effectively in daily operations.

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with GMP regulations.

Full professional proficiency in English and willingness to learn Danish.

On a personal level, you are goal-driven and thrive in fast-paced environments. You operate in a systematic and structured manner, aligning with the organization’s LEAN framework. This role also demands strong leadership, with the ability to set direction and manage multiple tasks while adapting your communication style to various stakeholders. A proactive, can-do attitude is crucial for success in an environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

About the department

We are a diverse department consisting of operators, skilled workers, academics and more, focussing on producing products for diabetics around the world. In total we are currently about 130 people working to keep the fermentation facility running 24/7. The department is undergoing substantial remodelling and is therefore expanding.

About Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.



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