Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility

Novo Nordisk; Hillerød; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an Associate Manager for 25K EHS and Facility to lead the team responsible for two API Manufacturing production facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and readiness to produce. You will set clear direction and establish working methods that keep production moving safely.

You will partner with other functions to balance compliance with production timelines, maintain facilities, manage work permits, and uphold high safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of people leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in GxP pharmaceutical production.
• Experience across functions while balancing compliance and operational timelines.
• Ability to set clear direction, expectations and boundaries, and to create ownership in your team.
• A curious, systematic approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.
• High integrity with a strong focus on safety, compliance and sustainable practices.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and engage a diverse team with clear roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.
• Set the professional and operational direction for EHS, work permit management, facility management, security and housekeeping.
• Ensure facilities are maintained, controlled and ready to support production and release, with effective health and safety support and compliant work permit management.
• Build team capabilities including clear expectations for operational support and availability.
• Simplify workflows and drive improvements.
• Keep your area inspection- and audit-ready, meeting GxP requirements and EHS standards.

Skills

People leadership

GxP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Safety & compliance

English & Danish

Job description

Your impact begins here

As Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility, you will lead the team that keeps two API Manufacturing production facilities safe, compliant and ready to produce. These facilities serve marketed products and products on their way to market, so reliable work permits, health and safety support, facility management, security and housekeeping matter every day. You will give a diverse, team clear direction and build ways of working that keep production moving safely.

Your impact begins here

As Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility, you will lead the team that keeps two API Manufacturing production facilities safe, compliant and ready to produce. These facilities serve marketed products and products on their way to market, so reliable work permits, health and safety support, facility management, security and housekeeping matter every day. You will give a diverse, team clear direction and build ways of working that keep production moving safely.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of people leadership experience and a proven ability to develop individuals and teams.
• At least 2 years of experience in GxP pharmaceutical production.
• Experience working across functions and stakeholder levels while balancing compliance requirements and operational timelines.
• The ability to set clear direction, expectations and boundaries, and to make consistent decisions while creating ownership in your team.
• A curious, systematic approach to problem-solving, with an eye for operational detail and the bigger picture.
• High integrity and a strong focus on safety, compliance and sustainable ways of working.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish.

Useful, But Not Essential

• Experience from a regulated manufacturing, EHS, facility, technical operations or comparable operational environment.
• Relevant leadership, EHS, facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing training.

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop and engage a diverse and team, and set clear roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.
• Set the professional and operational direction for EHS, work permit management, facility management, security and housekeeping.
• Make sure facilities are maintained, controlled and ready to support production and release, with effective health and safety support and compliant work permit management.
• Build team capabilities including clear expectations for operational support and availability.
• Simplify workflows and drive improvements
• Keep your area inspection- and audit-ready, making sure ways of working meet agreements, GxP requirements and EHS standards.

Who You'll Work With

You will lead the 25K EHS & Facility team within API Manufacturing, part of Global Manufacturing & Supply, where colleagues scale molecules, processes and products for the people who need them. You will report to director, Lene Bøje Madsen. Your team will consist of 8 engaged colleagues.

As an active member of the local management team, you will work closely with colleagues in project management, craftsmen, equipment support, utilities and staff functions to set shared priorities and drive cross-functional improvements. Day to day, you will partner with production and support teams across the two facilities, aligning facility needs and safety requirements with production priorities.

You will also work with Quality, EHS, Engineering, HR and other specialist functions, and with external contractors and service providers across facility, housekeeping, security, maintenance and work permit activities. When required, you will meet relevant authorities or inspectors. Your responsibility is local, and you will work within Novo Nordisk global standards, policies and requirements.

What You Can Expect Here

This is a role with real influence. You will shape your team's structure, professional direction and ways of working. You will work across production, building a broad understanding of how safe, compliant manufacturing comes together.

You will be trusted to set clear expectations and help raise standards alongside colleagues who value clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000 to 956,900 DKK, 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.

Start now

Your impact begins today.

For further information, please contact Lene Bøje Madsen on [e-mail]