Cleaning Supporter CIP

Novo Nordisk A/S; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Kalundborg is seeking a Process/Cleaning Process Supporter to join the Purification Department. You will work with the team on cleaning validation, monitoring of equipment, and daily cleaning processes, with involvement in process changes and LEAN improvements.

In a GMP-regulated environment, you will analyse data, solve problems, and collaborate across production facilities. English fluency is required; knowledge of Danish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• GMP experience is advantageous.
• Experience with cleaning processes in a similar environment.
• Detail oriented with a data analytics mindset.
• Experience in fermentation, recovery or purification is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Data monitoring and analysis, deviation handling and measurement.
• Taking necessary actions to ensure continuous compliance with authority requirements.
• Upgrading and validation of the cleaning processes.

Skills

data analysis

detail oriented

LEAN systems

Education

Engineering degree (biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering)

Job description

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Cleaning Supporter position at the most exciting production facility at Novo Nordisk A/S.

Do you have an interest in production systems and how they operate? Are you experienced with pharmaceutical production and cleaning processes and does working in a highly international environment motivate you?

We are currently looking for a Process/Cleaning ProcessSupporter with a can-do attitude to join our production support team in the Purification Department at Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg.

The department

You will be working in the Purification Department, where several products for diabetes patients are produced. We are an independent department having the responsibility for the entire Purification process, including cleaning validation and monitoring. We are approximately 220 employees working in close collaboration to manage this responsibility and deliver life‑saving medicines daily.

The department is part of Manufacturing I (M1), where the purification teams collaborate across multiple production facilities. You will therefore have a large network both to support and develop your personal and professional skills further.

The job

In this position you will, together with the rest of the team, have the responsibility for cleaning validation and monitoring of the equipment in the department. Supporting the cleaning processes on a day-to-day basis and ensuring smooth operation is key to success for this team. This also means optimising current monitoring processes within regulatory requirements, and handle problem solving in a systematic manner to eliminate problems completely. Depending on your experience, you will also be involved in product change over, optimisation projects and with time help cleaning colleagues across production facilities. There is a strong focus on LEAN‑systems, which together with our quality mindset, drives continuous improvements across the department. Everything we do is regulated by GMP, and as such you must be aware of the challenges this creates.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Data monitoring and analysis, deviation handling and measurement
• Taking necessary actions to ensure continuous compliance with the requirements from authority
• Upgrading and validation of the cleaning processes

Qualifications:

• You hold a degree within a relevant engineering field such as biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent
• GMP - experience would be considered an advantage
• You probably have some experience with cleaning process from a similar working environment
• You are detail oriented and have a data analytical mindset
• Experience in fermentation, recovery or purification from the studies would be a strong asset
• You have natural ability to understand the chemical language and the process on the production

Fluent English; it would be a prerequisite if you can speak Danish or are willing to learn

On a personal level you enjoy being the go‑to person within your field and a point of contact for your colleagues. You are systematic in the way you work and prefer face‑to‑face dialogue to emails. You can manage to stay positive in an environment, where priorities can change quickly. Interest in new technologies is an advantage, as we are moving towards industry 4.0.

About Novo Nordisk Kalundborg

Since 1969, Novo Nordisk Kalundborg has been a cornerstone in our production of API. With more than 50 years of expertise in large‑scale biotech manufacturing, we are today the world’s largest insulin‑producing facility. Our 4,400 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin, and several biopharmaceutical products. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 35 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Join our growing manufacturing hub in Kalundborg and gain thousands of dedicated colleagues. It is your drive and our passion, that makes a difference for their future. Are you ready for a life‑changing career?

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 499,600.00 DKK to 734,400.00 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 Philosophyher e .

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact Associate Manager Søren Møller Olsen [phone]

Deadline:

22 of August 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.