Adv. Utilities Professional (Denmark, Bagsværd)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bagsværd, Denmark, is seeking an Adv. Utilities Professional - HVAC Supporter to drive HVAC projects in a world-class aseptic manufacturing facility.

You will plan, execute and validate system modifications, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, reliable operation of critical utilities. Your role emphasizes collaboration with experienced colleagues and vendors, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to adapt during bi-annual factory stops to keep

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, operation, maintenance and optimization.
• Strong communication in Danish and English within an international environment.
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach – you take ownership of tasks and are motivated by improving processes and ensuring stable, reliable operation of critical systems.
• Experience from pharmaceutical industry or similarly regulated production is advantageous; GMP, validation, LEAN, risk assessments, change control, technical documentation, cleanroom environments, and critical utility systems knowledge are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute HVAC projects focusing on system modifications, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Prepare validation documentation to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and contractors across the organization.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues to deliver reliable solutions.
• Supervise project implementation during bi-annual factory production stops, with flexibility during these periods.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and equipment optimizations for long-term performance of critical utility systems.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical Engineering

Bilingual Danish/English

Proactive mindset

Regulated environment experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Marine Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Technical discipline

Job description

Jobbeskrivelse

Placering

Bagsværd, Denmark

Jobkategori

Engineering & Technical

Adv. Utilities Professional - HVAC Supporter

Are you ready to shape the future of critical infrastructure in one of the world's most advanced aseptic manufacturing facilities – and see the direct impact of your work on patients every day?

Your new role

In this role, you will join the Facility/Utility Projects team, where you will play a key part in driving HVAC projects that keep our aseptic production running at the highest standard. With significant changes and equipment optimizations on the horizon, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future set up of our facility.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Planning and executing HVAC projects with a focus on system modifications, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Preparing validation documentation to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and contractors across the organization
• Working in close collaboration with experienced colleagues, skilled workers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions
• Supervising the implementation phase of projects during bi-annual factory production stops (typically July/August and December/January), requiring increased flexibility during these periods
• Contributing to continuous improvements and equipment optimizations that strengthen the long‑term performance of critical utility systems

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & 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 be part of Aseptic Manufacturing, Site Bagsværd (DPM BA), an aseptic filling factory with approximately 900 employees producing marketed insulin, GLP-1, and weight‑reducing products for the benefit of patients worldwide. The Facility/Utility Projects team is responsible for maintaining and ensuring project implementation within WFI, clean steam, compressed air, and ventilation (HVAC), as well as improvements and refurbishments of the production facility.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for someone with strong technical understanding, great communication and collaboration skills, and the motivation to thrive in a dynamic environment.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and their operation, maintenance, and optimization
• Strong communication skills in both Danish and English, as we work in an international environment
• A proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented approach – you take ownership of your tasks and are motivated by improving processes and ensuring stable, reliable operation of critical systems
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated production environment is considered an advantage, as is knowledge of GMP, validation, LEAN principles, risk assessments, change control, technical documentation, cleanroom environments, critical utility systems, and project execution or technical support

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long‑term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 DKK - 838,100 DKK (DK), corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short‑term and/or long‑term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

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

For further information about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Ehab El-sayed at [e-mail]

Deadline

17 September 2026.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.