Associate Manager for MES at Novo Nordisk EngineeringAre you ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 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 We are looking for an Associate Manager to join our Manufacturing Solutions (MS) department in Virum, with a focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Manufacturing Solutions consists of more than 170 highly skilled engineers across Denmark and India and delivers MES and IT engineering services to customers in the pharmaceutical production sector.
As Associate Manager, you will support the leadership of an MES 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
[xxxxx]’s ways of working.
Location Virum/Kalundborg
Experience CUSTOM.SENIORITYLEVEL
Department OU.DIVISION
How you might spend your days As an Associate Manager, you’ll be:
- Supporting and lead a team of MES engineers in close collaboration with Senior Manager
- Ensureing 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 MES deliveries
- Participating in projects to stay close to technical solutions and customer needs Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, methods, and collaboration within MES and Manufacturing Solutions
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
- Thriving in a dynamic and project-oriented environment
- Taking ownership and act proactively when challenges arise
- A collaborative mindset and enjoy working across disciplines
- Communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Motivated by contributing to a strong team culture and [xxxxx] values
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, IT, automation, or a related field
- Experience from the pharma, biotech, or life science industry
- Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems or related manufacturing IT solutions
- 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 .LONG Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Senior Manager Volker J. Jentzsch on telf. +
[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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