Temporary position (12 month): Project Manager - Drug Product Manufacturing (Denmark, Høje-Taastrup)

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Høje-Taastrup, Denmark

Jobkategori
Manufacturing

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Are you an aspiring Project Manager with experience in the pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated industries? Have you been involved in Technology Transfer and Life Cycle Management project phases of oral Drug Product (DP) either as a subject matter expert or project manager? Do you enjoy collaborating across technical disciplines in a complex stakeholder landscape, while being part of a fantastic department with an engaging work environment? If yes, look no further and apply for this life-changing position today!

The position
In this multi-faceted role, you will be involved in managing and leading product- and process-related DP projects in collaboration with experienced DP Project Managers. Your tasks will include:

• Driving complex cross-functional projects in close collaboration with our experienced DP Project Managers, production sites, and experts within product, process, and technical equipment.
• Maintaining portfolio overview for DP projects you are responsible for across DP MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) & QC.
• Oversee and participate in all disciplines of project management including developing business cases, defining scope of projects/tasks, risk management, stakeholder management, and effective communication to leadership to facilitate the right decisions and prioritisation.
• Drive and participate in product and process governance groups representing the DP MSAT & QC organization.

Qualifications
We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant academic background minimum at a Bachelor’s degree level in disciplines such as pharmacy, biochemistry, engineering or similar scientific/technical education.
• At least 3 years of SME experience and knowledge of DP development and Life Cycle Management.
• Experience from working in pharmaceutical or other similar GMP regulated industry (for example Medical Devices manufacturing).
• Preferably, experience with and knowledge of Project Management and Lean.

The successful candidate will be a person who are able to build strong relation to stakeholders at all levels, have good communication skills and generally have a “let find out together”-mindset. A systematic way of working and the agility to accommodate changing priorities will also be valuable. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Danish will be advantageous.

About the department
Our department is part of Emerging Technologies (ET). It is a relatively new area at Novo Nordisk. We have a growing pipeline consisting of internally developed products and externally acquired assets. ET is well-known for having a pioneering spirit and curious approach as we play a key role in developing and producing future medicines for millions of patients around the world.

You will be joining the DP MSAT & QC area, in Project Office and will become part of the DP Project Management team, accountable for process and product of existing & future oral DPs in transfer and post-launch. We collaborate with stakeholders across the entire ET organization, and many other functional areas in Novo Nordisk. DP MSAT & QC consists of 7 departments and employs around 350 people.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact
For further information, please contact Bettina Lundin Brockdorff, Senior Manager: +45 3448 2488

Deadline
21 April 2025

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