CMO Operations Lead - Clinical Supplies & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Employee benefits

Total rewards philosophy

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking a CMO Operation Manager Professional to ensure reliable packaging and distribution of clinical supplies via external CMOs. The role integrates supply chain operations, packaging, and distribution with a focus on risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage day-to-day CMO activities, coordinate trial setups, monitor deviations, and drive supplier performance across a global manufacturing network, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical supply, supply chain operations, or CMO management.
• GMP and IMP regulations experience, including EU and FDA requirements.
• Experience with deviation management, CAPA follow-up, and quality compliance activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems, document management systems, and supply chain planning tools.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills to mitigate operational risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CMO operations, including batch tracking, release coordination, schedule adherence, and execution monitoring.
• Coordinate clinical trial setup activities within assigned scope and assess operational requirements.
• Monitor deviations, CAPAs, and quality activities, escalating risks as needed.
• Lead operational governance forums, including reviews and supplier meetings.
• Drive supplier performance management and contribute to supplier qualification and continuous improvement.
• Maintain system data, review documentation and change controls, and support risk reviews through KPI monitoring.

Skills

Operational supply chain

GMP knowledge

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Document management systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark is seeking a CMO Operation Manager Professional to ensure reliable packaging and distribution of clinical supplies via external CMOs. The role integrates supply chain operations, packaging, and distribution with a focus on risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage day-to-day CMO activities, coordinate trial setups, monitor deviations, and drive supplier performance across a global manufacturing network, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of