Project Director

   

Are you looking for a new challenge in the pharmaceutical industry? Would you like to work in the largest investment project in Europe within the industry? Novo Nordisk's site in Kalundborg is expanding with a 42 billion DKK investment in state-of-the-art facilities. As part of this major expansion project, we are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the freeze-drying track.

If you are ready to make a difference and take your career to the next level, apply today for this life-changing opportunity!

 

The Position
As a Project Director at Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to:

 

 

• Lead the freeze-drying track in the PS API (Product Supply, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) major expansion project “M3”, which is Novo Nordisk’s largest investment in production capacity to date.
• Be responsible for the execution of the project according to approved milestone plans and within budget.
• Deliver a new strategic, state-of-the-art multi-product freeze-drying facility.
• Head a project organization of up to 40 colleagues and work with external contractors on engineering, construction, and automation.

 

You will communicate and negotiate agreements with stakeholders both inside and outside the company, including commercial contracts, payments, and deliveries from national and international vendors. 

 

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

 

 

• Proven experience in project management, specifically in leading large-scale projects, in compliance with quality management systems
• Proven leadership skills with an empowering and collaborative style, and the ability to manage a diverse team
• Experience with engineering systems in the pharmaceutical industry
• Academic background in engineering (chemical, mechanical, or civil) or science. Experienced candidates with technical education can also be considered.
• Fluency in English.

 

We especially value individuals who are open to learning and interacting with others positively and constructively. You will thrive in this job if you can listen, observe, and coach team members and you have excellent communication and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. 

 

About the Department
The Project Director will be part of Novo Nordisk Kalundborg, where approximately 4,000 employees produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products. With over 50 years of expertise in large-scale biotech manufacturing, we are the world’s largest insulin-producing facility. By joining Novo Nordisk Manufacturing in Kalundborg, you will have the opportunity to work with dedicated colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a successful company with a higher purpose. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 30 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk
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.

 

Contact
For further information, please contact Corporate Vice President, Derrik Daniel Lenzner at +45 3075 6898 or dlnz@novonordisk.com, or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers. 

 

Deadline
31 January 2024.

Please note that interviews will be conducted continuously so please apply as soon as you can. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV. 

 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

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.