Ready to lead an area that ensures successful development of robust Drug Product (DP) for the entire Novo Nordisk injectable development portfolio? Are you curious about working in the intersection of leadership, strategy, formulation and process development? And are you an enthusiastic leader who knows how to lead and harness your teams’ capabilities through strong collaboration and active stakeholder management?
If yes, we are looking for an experienced leader to lead and develop your team further and impact our future strategic direction. This is your chance to influence outcomes that matter for patients worldwide.
The position
As Manager for “Peptides III”, you will lead a modality-focused team within the newly restructured Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Injectable Formulation & Process department. The role is part of a broader transformation that introduces modality-aligned teams (Peptides, Antibodies, and NextGen Modalities) to enhance scientific depth, reduce internal handovers, and embed process development directly into drug product development.
You will lead a dynamic team of 15 talented specialist, scientists, laboratory technicians, and student. Your team is responsible for end-to-end (phase 1-3) formulation and process development of GLP-1 portfolio and collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside Novo Nordisk. The team has an innovative approach at solving challenges and identifying solutions.
Reporting directly to the Sr Director of CMC Injectable Formulation & process, you will be an integral member of our management team (3 Managers, and 2 Senior Manager), steering projects that redefine what's possible in the pharmaceutical industry.
Your main tasks will be to:
Lead with Purpose: Manage team performance while ensuring timely delivery of activities that meet project deadlines and stakeholder need Collaborate Across Borders: Work proactively with diverse stakeholders, from Research to Product Supply, fostering strong relationships and open communication Empower Your Team: Focus on the personal and professional development of your team members, nurturing their growth in an inspiring environment Innovate & Inspire: Create a workplace culture that encourages enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity, while ensuring accountability and collaboration
You will act with a strong science and strategic mindset to secure continuous progress of your team as well as make your mark on the strategic direction of the department. Furthermore, lead as a role model embracing an open, visible and respectful approach and place the well-being of your team as a key priority by building a trustful and vibrant working environment.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you excel in your leadership role, fully aware of your identity as a leader and how you actively engage with your team. Additionally, you passionately drive the leadership agenda in collaboration with your management colleagues, inspiring everyone towards shared success. Furthermore, you:
Have a relevant educational background at MSc or PhD level Have people management experience, ideally from the pharmaceutical industry Are passionate about motivating and developing your team members Have demonstrated to deliver results without compromising job satisfaction Have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English
As a person you possess strong interpersonal skills, which enables you to build trust and followship within your team. You like to develop, involve, and empower your team members and demonstrate authenticity and motivate others to achieve high-quality results. You thrive in a dynamic development environment where sharp priorities and complex problem-solving is part of everyday life. Additionally, you master the right balance between leadership and management and have an innovative and flexible mind-set.
About the department
As part of Novo Nordisk's CMC & Product Supply organization, the CMC Product & Process Development area transforms drug candidates into life-changing treatments. We advance molecules from research to market by developing commercial manufacturing processes and producing high-quality products for clinical trials, while preparing necessary scientific documentation for regulatory submissions.
CMC Injectable Formulation & Process is a department within the business area CMC Injectable Drug Product Development that develops scalable and innovative drug formulations and processes for injectable therapies. We ensure formulation designs are compatible with aseptic production and handle complex modalities like peptides, antibodies, oligonucleotides, and gene therapies in a non-GMP environment. Collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO), we also contribute to regulatory filings.
Our team of about 100 skilled colleagues is organized into five teams in Måløv, greater Copenhagen. We pride ourselves on a can-do attitude and an open-minded culture, focused on project delivery and advancement.
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 Tina Bjeldskov Pedersen at +45 3075 1811. Due to summer holiday, please expect limited phone availability.
Deadline
4 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. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in 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.