IT System Engineer - PLC Engineering and API DEV/VAL Systems

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Taastrup, Denmark, invites an IT System Engineer to own lifecycle and operation of IT platforms behind Siemens PLC Engineering across API, with Dev/Val environments. You will ensure stability, security and compliance as production scales, working with cross-functional teams worldwide.

The role demands hands-on system work, a regulatory mindset, and strong English communication. Relocation assistance may apply; regular travel to Kalundborg is expected as production expands.

Qualifications

• Master's is welcome but not required; a Bachelor's with relevant experience is valued.
• Experience with IT system engineering, infrastructure, platform operations or technical service ownership.
• Hands-on work with systems (patching servers, updating clients) beyond documentation.
• Understanding of working in a heavily regulated environment (pharma, energy, finance).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-directed, extroverted approach as primary owner of systems.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of your systems—from implementation to decommissioning.
• Keep Siemens PLC Engineering platform and DEV/VAL environments stable, secure and compliant.
• Plan changes, follow up on incidents and fulfil tasks hands-on.
• Support automation teams on large global projects ensuring validation and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and contribute to validation and change controls.
• Serve as IT contact for Automation, Engineering, Quality, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and vendors.

Skills

IT system engineering

Infrastructure management

Platform operations

Technical service ownership

Regulated environment awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (with relevant experience)

Master's degree welcome

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Location

Taastrup, Zealand, Denmark (with regular travel to Kalundborg)

Job Description

Job category: IT & Digital

Department: GMS API IT - cross-IT team, Global Manufacturing & Supply

Your impact begins here

As IT System Engineer, you will own the lifecycle and operation of the IT platforms behind Siemens PLC Engineering across API, alongside Development and Validation systems. As new production comes online, you will keep these systems stable, secure and compliant, and orchestrate the activities that keep them fit for use. Your work supports the teams that make medicines for millions of people living with serious chronic diseases.

What You’ll Bring

• A background that qualifies for a professional-level role – a master's is welcome but not required; a bachelor's combined with relevant experience is equally valued.
• Experience with IT system engineering, infrastructure, platform operations or technical service ownership.
• The ability to work hands-on with systems and platforms – for example patching a server or updating a VMware client – not only maintaining documentation.
• An understanding of working in a heavily regulated environment (pharma, energy, finance or similar).
• Strong stakeholder management, with confidence engaging many partners across different levels.
• A self-directed, extroverted approach, comfortable being the primary owner of your systems.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Useful, But Not Essential

• Knowledge of Siemens PLC technologies (e.g. SIMATIC, TIA Portal, STEP 7) or a background as an automation technician.
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP or computerised system validation and GAMP 5 principles.
• Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity, industrial networking, or infrastructure such as Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, databases and backup solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of your systems – implementation, operation, maintenance, upgrades, periodic review and decommissioning.
• Keep the PLC Engineering platform (built on Siemens technologies) and DEV/VAL environments stable, secure and compliant, handling patching, monitoring, backup, access and vulnerabilities.
• Orchestrate activities and make things happen – planning changes, following up on incidents and requests, and executing technical tasks yourself.
• Engage the automation teams that use the platform and support the large global project engagements , ensuring new work is validated and compliant.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and contribute to validation, impact assessments and change controls.
• Act as the primary IT contact for Automation, Engineering, Quality, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and external vendors.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join a local team of seven within GMS API IT, a cross-IT function of around 42 colleagues responsible for shared systems across API. You will report to the team's manager. You will be the manager of your systems, working alongside one or two colleagues who manage similar systems, so you will not be alone in the discipline. Your wider network reaches automation and engineering teams, system owners, Quality and Validation, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, and external suppliers – including significant collaboration on global projects. Much of the daily work happens in English.

What You Can Expect Here

This is a central, high-impact role where you take real ownership and have the space to shape how systems are built and operated. You will work across a broad technical and regulatory landscape, build new skills through cross-functional collaboration, and be trusted to make your voice heard while moving at pace. The base workplace is Taastrup, and you should expect regular travel to Kalundborg. We value flexibility and will find a working pattern that fits the right person. For the right candidate relocating from abroad, we are open to discussing a relocation package.

The salary range for this position is DKK 570,200-838,100, depending on qualifications and 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 Philosophyhere.

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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