IT Manager

Are you an experienced IT Manager with a passion for managing teams and ensuring operational excellence? Are you ready to take on the challenge of supporting our production facilities and driving continuous improvement for our IT systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an IT Manager at Novo Nordisk. Apply today for a life-changing career 

The position 
As an IT Manager, you will be responsible for leading the IT System Management and Operations team and supporting our production facilities.

Your main tasks will include: 

Managing your own team within people and business processes 

Ensuring operational performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, environment, health & safety 

Driving continuous improvement through the introduction of new technology, sharing best practices, and practicing change management 

Implementing site-specific strategies and anchoring them within your team and the plants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement 

Setting and sharing goals for your team and individuals, providing performance feedback and development plans, and ensuring clear and timely communication, coordination, and collaboration between employees and stakeholders 

Managing the local IT systems and budget to ensure efficient operations of the production facilities 

Ensuring compliance with current and future GxP standards and external requirements 

Qualifications 
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

An academic background in engineering, pharma, IT, or a related field 

Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive change and continuous improvement 

Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, with fluency in both Danish and English expected 

Knowledge of Manufacturing IT systems (MES – Manufacturing Execution System, DCS – Distributed Control Systems and PLC systems) and infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking 

Familiarity with GxP standards, regulatory requirements, and experience in budget management 

The job requires physical presence in Kalundborg, Denmark. Both Danish and English in speech and writing is a requirement for this position.

About the department 
With this role, we welcome you to DD&IT – Digital, Data & IT to all parts of Novo Nordisk. We also welcome you to join a journey of digital transformation and innovation where IT makes a real difference for millions of patients worldwide. You will be joining Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients (API) organization, Purification Plant where the IT team are located. As part of our IT team, you will have the support of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the success of our operations. 

The team consists of a group of System Manager and IT Operations, who are responsible for operation and compliance of our Manufacturing systems.