Director – Civil, Structural & Architectural at Novo Nordisk Engineering (Denmark - Virum)

Director – Civil, Structural & Architectural at Novo Nordisk Engineering
Are you ready to guide and develop our CSA-departments to effectively carry out some of the biggest and most complex projects within the pharmaceutical industry? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API
pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

About the role
We are looking for a Director of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) to lead our four CSA departments in Virum and Kalundborg, comprising around 100 employees. In this role, you’ll be both strategist and leader, guiding the CSA area toward short- and long-term goals aligned with NNE’s overall direction.

You’ll be responsible for high-level resource planning, ensuring quality in design and execution, and driving cross-organizational change and improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be key in strengthening collaboration across teams, enhancing business processes, and staying ahead of industry trends. As Director, you’ll challenge existing ways of working and foster innovation to deliver world-class engineering solutions within the CSA discipline.

Location Virum/Kalundborg
Experience 10+ years

Department Process & Facility Design

How you might spend your days
As Director in CSA, you’ll be:

• Driving project success through strategic resource planning, execution excellence, and close collaboration with project managers.
• Ensuring compliance and quality by meeting QMS, GEP, and NNE standards, while proactively managing changes, risks, and customer feedback.
• Leading people and culture by supporting retention goals, improving employee engagement, and fostering a values-driven work environment.
• Advancing innovation by scouting new technologies, enhancing engineering services, and promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Translating strategy into action by aligning daily operations with NNE’s long-term goals and building strong customer relationships.

Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy, is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you:

• A visionary leader who empowers and inspires your team.
• Known for open, direct communication and leading by example.
• Analytical and agile, with strong business acumen.
• Diplomatic and trustworthy, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in negotiation and influencing across functions.

What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:

• You have a degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• You bring 10 years experience in pharma or engineering — of which at least 5 in a people leader role.
• You have experience managing cross-functional and international teams.
• You bring experience in building long-lasting relations to customers.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.

Why choose NNE?
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

We are the essence of a people business and, as such, we are dedicated to continuously developing our people. We do not expect you to know it all, and we recognize that a great onboarding experience is key. We therefore greet new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding program, and in-house talent programs designed to keep our biggest asset – you - developed for the long-run.

We provide a range of perks tailored to enhance your overall experience. A few additional highlights include:

• A vibrant, project-based work environment
• A culture built on collaboration and innovation
• True empowerment, including flexibility and autonomy in how you work.

You can read more about the benefits we offer here.

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is the 15th of January 2026 - but we would like to hear from you as soon as possible, and are interviewing on an ongoing basis.

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please contact CVP Lotte Vistisen at +45 30 75 82 24.

Please note:

• We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.
• You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.
• We invite to interviews on a running basis.

Fair hiring
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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Application Deadline: 1/15/2026

Location: Denmark - Virum