Leader for Process Support Team
Category: Manufacturing
Location:
Hillerød, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Are you passionate about delivering life-essential insulin to patients around the world? At Novo Nordisk, we invite you to take on an exhilarating leadership role that not only challenges you, but also empowers you to make a real difference in global health.
We have an exciting position as Leader for our Wash and Sterilisation Process Support team in Supply & Formulation responsible for operating existing wash and sterilisation equipment in the insulin filling facility in Bagsværd.
Your new role
As the Leader of our Process Support team in Supply & Formulation, you will be at the helm of a group of highly skilled professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This role is based at our Aseptic Manufacturing Production Facility in Bagsværd, and you'll have the opportunity to support operations involving critical wash and sterilization equipment.
The team is responsible for:
- Supporting the production by being present to support on shop floor.
- Safeguarding documentation and support decision making regarding wash and sterilisation processes and new equipment.
- Support investment projects with resources and knowledge on wash and sterilisation processes.
Your key focus will be:
- Champion a Supportive Culture: Foster an environment that is performance-focused and dedicated to systematic problem-solving while advancing our production capabilities for the future.
- Provide Clear Leadership: Set clear direction, prioritize effectively, and coordinate efforts to ensure the team supports our business objectives proficiently.
- Align Activities for Success: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to optimize production stability and operational efficiency.
- Cultivate an Inclusive Team Environment: Create a workspace that nurtures diversity, enhances team performance, and promotes high engagement levels.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Embrace and implement a lean mindset, encouraging ongoing development and refinement of operations.
You have a can-do mindset and focus on opportunities rather than limitations, and as a management team member you operate with a value chain and collaborative mindset. You show proactive interest in helping colleagues succeed, pitch in on issues that fall outside your own responsibility area. And you maintain great spirits and energy even during pressured times.
Your skills and qualifications
You are a talented leader with 3+ years of impactful leadership experience, holding a master’s degree in a relevant professional or business discipline. While experience in the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous, your proactive learning attitude, curiosity, and adaptability to our unique culture are what truly matter.
What can we offer you?
Our colleagues and stakeholders often highlight these defining characteristics of our work environment:
- A patient-centered approach that drives us to go the extra mile in transforming lives for those with diabetes.
- Engaging challenges, dynamic responsibilities, and a culture of trust and autonomy.
- Collaboration across our global organization, fostering a spirit of innovation.
- A focus on achieving high standards while making meaningful contributions to a better tomorrow.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth within your career path.
At Novo Nordisk, we actively employ LEAN principles, utilizing them as a vital tool for continuous improvement. Join us in fostering an environment where solid, transparent processes empower every colleague to deliver quality results while enjoying the journey.
Your new department
In Supply & Formulation within Aseptic Manufacturing site Bagsværd, we have a team of approximately 190 employees from various professional backgrounds, including operators, technicians, leaders and support staff. Our department is responsible for operating the existing wash and sterilization equipment in the insulin filling facility as well as driving and supporting our formulation processes. The site is currently running several major investment projects. A lot of new wash and sterilization equipment is being upgraded and implemented over the coming years and you will play an integral role in this expansion. Within the W&S department, you will collaborate closely with the other leaders in the area and will report directly to the Senior Director. The current W&S Process Support team has employees with various levels of experience that will be looking to you for guidance, coaching and support. We have a very supportive and inclusive culture in our team and at the site in general. So, if you are looking for a challenging job with good colleagues, who value team work, achieving great results and having fun while doing so, this is the job for you!
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.
More information
If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to reach out to the contacts listed below:
Week 30-31: Lina Refsahl (Manager, AM BA, Process Support) on +45 34 48 54 23.
Week 32: Henrik Vidstrup (Senior Director, AM BA, Supply & Formulation) on +45 30 79 12 59.
Deadline
10 August 2025.
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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.