Department Manager opportunity – Maternity cover at Novo Nordisk Engineering If you thrive in leading and developing technical expertise, bring a solid understanding of process engineering applied to biotech and motivated by solving ongoing challenges, then this might be something for 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 a Department Manager to head-up our process department as a maternity cover for 12 months. As a team, we are working on the disciplines associated with the design of up-stream and down-stream processes. Your contribution will be important in resource management, people development and strategically driving good engineering practice.
Location Virum with travel to Kalundborg
Experience 4-6 years
Department OU.DIVISION
How you might spend your days As a Department Manager, you’ll be:
- Responsible for the daily management of approximately 28 employees
- In close collaboration with our project execution organization regarding resource management
- Working with an equivalent function with our colleagues in Bangalore, India
- Working in close collaboration with the management team in directive area Process Systems Intelligence
- Supporting people’s competency development to reflect current and future good engineering practice.
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:
- Capable of driving collaboration with your team and others towards a common purpose
- Result-oriented with a well-structured work approach and a holistic view across tasks
- Experienced in pharma manufacturing, pharma engineering or both
- Able to build and maintain strong professional networks
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 BSc/MSc degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering
- You have a minimum of 4 years leadership as a manager experience in the life science/biotech industry
- You are fluent in written and spoken English.
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 Deenesh K. Babi 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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