Associate Manager Packaging Expansion

CMC & Product Supply

FFEx Odense

 

It’s not unusual to operate production by implementing improvements and leading efficient team within packing & assembly. In this role however you’ll have the chance to join during ramp up activities and build from the scratch, setting up the bar of excellence at the birth of our new site in Odense.

 

Your new role

As the Associated Manager for Packaging Expansion, you will play a critical role in overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while aligning with organizational goals. Your expertise will be fundamental in leading cross-functional teams toward achieving operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to develop and implement efficient manufacturing strategies.

 

Your primary responsibility will be to build and develop a competent team with core tasks such as:

Operate and Ramp-Up new assembly & packaging lines Drive process improvements in assembly & packaging Identify and implement methods to improve assembly & packaging efficiency and quality in processes and equipment Oversee assembly & packaging operations and equipment - monitor and adjust assembly & packaging equipment to maintain quality and maximise efficiency Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of assembly & packaging systems Design and implement assembly & packaging solutions that meet product and production process requirements Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal/external regulatory standards, and conduct regular audits to verify compliance

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

 

You will join the Fill & Finish Expansion (FFEX) team, a group dedicated to building the factories of the future. Our dynamic and innovative environment provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Currently, we are expanding our production capabilities to reach more patients by constructing a new facility in Tietgenbyen in Odense. To learn more about Fill & Finish Expansions in Novo Nordisk visit our career site here: Novo Nordisk Odense.

 

Qualifications

To be suitable for this role, we want you to have:

Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including equipment management and process improvement Prior leadership experience managing teams in a manufacturing or assembly & packaging environment is highly desirable Familiarity with regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing is a strong advantage Fluency in written and spoken English and Danish

 

On a personal level, you possess strategic leadership qualities and a data-driven mindset for performance management. You thrive in leading teams through change and ensuring smooth transitions while managing human, material, and financial resources effectively. Your commitment to operational stability and sustainability will make you a key asset to our organization.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

 

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

Contact

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Senior Manager Gry Nagel Gulstad at gyng@novonordisk.com  Be advised Gry will not support queries about your recruitment status.

 

Deadline

10 August  2025

 

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. Please upload your CV in English, and to ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

 

Novo Nordisk is 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.