Associate Manager for DCS at Novo Nordisk EngineeringAre you ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape Distributed Control System (DCS) deliveries in the pharmaceutical industry? If you want to grow as a people leader while making a real impact, 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
[xxxxx] is the place for you.
About the role The DCS (Distributed Control Systems) department in Kalundborg is searching for an Associate Manager. The department consists of over 200 skilled engineers located in Denmark and India and delivers advanced DCS solutions for pharmaceutical production. As Associate Manager, you will join the Line Management Team.
As Associate Manager, you will support the leadership of a DCS team, combining people management, technical understanding, and stakeholder collaboration. You will work closely with the Senior Manager and Project Managers to ensure high-quality deliveries, strong team development, and alignment with
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Location CUSTOM.VALOC
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How you might spend your days As Associate Manager, you’ll be:
- Supporting and leading a team of DCS engineers in close collaboration with Senior Manager
- Ensuring day-to-day people management, including onboarding, coaching, feedback, and development dialogues
- Contributing to project execution by aligning resources, priorities, and competences with project needs
- Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to support successful DCS deliveries
- Working close to projects to gain insight into technical solutions, execution progress, and customer needs, while supporting continuous improvement
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 are:
- Enjoying leading and supporting people in their professional development and contributing to a strong team culture and [xxxxx] values
- Thriving in a dynamic and project-oriented environment and collaborating across disciplines
- Taking ownership and acting proactively when challenges arise, with a solution-oriented mindset
- Communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Outgoing with a positive mindset and enjoy working with others
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:
- A degree in engineering, Automation, or a related field
- Experience from the pharma, biotech, or life science industry
- Knowledge of DCS systems is preferred
- Initial people management experience or strong motivation to develop as a people leader
- Experience working in or close to engineering projects
Life at [xxxxx] [xxxxx] is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, it means so much more.
At
[xxxxx], you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.
We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.
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 31th May 2026 Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Senior Manager Ditte Høiberg Møller at +
[xxxxx] 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
[xxxxx], 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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