Fermentation & Sterilisation Process Engineer (GMP)

Freelio; Denmark; On-site; DKK 570,200 - 838,100; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg seeks process professionals to support fermentation and sterilisation activities from installation through validation, start-up, and long-term production support in a GMP environment.

You will join a mixed, highly skilled team delivering a major manufacturing project, collaborating with engineering partners, suppliers, operators, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences or related technical field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing under GMP.
• Knowledge of process equipment, validation, commissioning, start-up activities and FAT/SAT.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management in cross-functional settings.
• Proficient in English for daily collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support installation oversight and equipment implementation with engineering partners and suppliers.
• Drive documentation activities: qualification, validation, commissioning and handover docs.
• Participate in FAT/SAT reviews, process testing and start-up activities.
• Contribute to production readiness initiatives and SOP development.
• Provide technical support during validation campaigns and transition to routine production.

Skills

GMP-regulated production experience

Process equipment knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Engineering, Biotechnology, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg seeks process professionals to support fermentation and sterilisation activities from installation through validation, start-up, and long-term production support in a GMP environment.

You will join a mixed, highly skilled team delivering a major manufacturing project, collaborating with engineering partners, suppliers, operators, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness and high-quality outcomes.