Senior Director, Production Support

<p>   </p> <p>Are you excited about people management and project management? Do you have a passion for optimizing production facilities and creating a safe and compliant working environment? We are looking for a Senior Director to lead our Production Support organization in IFP (Injectable Finished Products) in Kalundborg. </p> <p> </p> <p>Apply today for a life-changing career and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients around the world!</p> <p> </p> <p>The position</p> <p>As the Senior Director, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple teams, including project management organization, facilities management, training, and EHS. You will have 11 direct reports, including 5 managers and 1 department assistant. You will be working within a project organisation, scaling up the factory for the future, where multiple interlinked projects aim to secure a successful entry of new technology and ways of working. Furthermore, you will be reporting to Corporate Vice President, Gerrit Liebgen and you will be a part of the local IFP Kalundborg management team that sets the direction for the site.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can look forward to: </p> <ul> <li>General management and leadership of IFP Kalundborg, Production Support</li> <li>Ensuring that the department has clear objectives and targets</li> <li>Developing the Lean maturity of the department through coaching of leaders, and securing a continuous improvement culture</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Overall, you will be maintaining and developing the organisation to ensure the right competences, people development and succession management.</p> <p> </p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>We imagine that a successful candidate will be an experienced leader, motivated by optimizing production facilities and creating a safe and compliant working environment. You probably have:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>An academic degree within life sciences, production, engineering or a similar field</li> <li>A proven track record of people leadership; ability to motivate others to advance goals, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects or roles in a rapidly evolving environment</li> <li>A curious and empathetic mindset towards the team and stakeholders and experience working in a matrix and cross-geographic organization</li> <li>Proven experience in production optimization using Lean, Six Sigma or other techniques is preferable</li> <li>Experience working in a regulated industry</li> <li>Experience in facilities, projects, training, or EHS is a plus</li> </ul> <p>As a person, you have a strong quality mindset, good communication skills and ability to work independently and flexibly. You are result-oriented, responsible, ambitious and reliable. You are committed to your work and have a high driving force.</p> <p> </p> <p>About the department</p> <p>You will be a part of IFP across 7 production sites in 5 countries. We are the last step in the supply chain before our products are being shipped to patients worldwide. In IFP Kalundborg, we are approximately 450 employees.</p> <p> </p> <p>Working at Novo Nordisk</p> <p>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. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.</p> <p> </p> <p>Contact</p> <p>For further information, please contact Corporate Vice President, Gerrit Liebgen, at +45-34483354.</p> <p> </p> <p>Deadline</p> <p>3 January 2024.</p> <p> </p> <p>Applications will be evaluated and interviews scheduled continuously until we have found the right candidate, so please apply as soon as you can.</p> <p> </p> <p>We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. </p> <p> </p> <p>At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.</p> <p> </p>