IT System manager (Denmark, Gentofte)

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

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Gentofte, Denmark, seeks an IT System Manager to govern and ensure compliance for a portfolio of IT systems in a regulated production environment. You will own lifecycle governance, manage risk, and drive IT projects across API MSAT TPF Pilot Plant.

The role requires ITIL knowledge, ServiceNow experience, and strong English skills with Danish a plus. It is an on-site position at Gentofte, with competitive base salary and incentives aligned to market benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, automation, or a related field.
• 2+ years in IT System Management, IT compliance, IT security, or IT risk management.
• Knowledge of ITIL; ServiceNow experience and documented project management are advantages.
• Proactive, structured mindset with ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Strong English communication; Danish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own IT governance, compliance, and documentation for assigned IT systems over their lifecycle.
• Plan and perform periodic reviews, risk assessments, and security patch follow-up.
• Be the primary point of contact for IT system topics within API MSAT TPF Pilot Plant.
• Drive smaller IT projects and cross-API MSAT initiatives related to new systems and tools.
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining required IT compliance level.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in IT/Automation

IT System Management

ITIL knowledge

ServiceNow

Project management

English communication

Danish language

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Automation

Tools

ITIL framework

ServiceNow

Job description

Jobbeskrivelse

Placering

Gentofte, Denmark

Jobkategori

Digital & IT

Do you want to take ownership of IT governance and compliance for IT systems in a highly regulated production environment? Drive and participate in IT optimisation projects on equipment? As an IT System Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our IT landscape supports stable, compliant, and a future‑ready test- and production environment.

Your new role

As an IT System Manager in API MSAT TPF Pilot Plant, you will be responsible for governance, compliance, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of both business and non‑business‑critical IT systems and computerised equipment. You will work closely with equipment responsible, system managers, and stakeholders across API MSAT to ensure systems meet both internal and external requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning IT governance, compliance, and documentation for assigned IT systems throughout their lifecycle
• Planning and performing periodic reviews, risk assessments, and security patching follow‑up
• Be the primary point of contact for IT system‑related topics within API MSAT TPF Pilot Plant
• Driving smaller IT projects and cross‑API MSAT initiatives related to new systems, tools, and processes
• Supporting audits and inspections by setting and maintaining the required IT compliance level

Please note this position is on‑site in Gentofte.

Your new department

You will join API MSAT TPF (Technology & Process Facilities), part of Novo Nordisk’s API Manufacturing Science and Technology organisation. The position is in our Pilot Plant in Gentofte consisting of two teams Up- and Downstream. Our key tasks are to run technical campaigns, perform test- and development projects and to run a small production of support proteins. All to support API processes and production with data, knowledge and materials.

You will also represent API MSAT TPF Pilot Plant in a cross‑API MSAT forum of IT System Managers, ensuring alignment and best‑practice sharing across sites.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a structured and quality‑focused professional who enjoys working at the intersection of IT, compliance, and production.

Ideally, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, automation, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience within IT System Management, IT compliance, IT security, or IT risk management
• Knowledge of ITIL; experience with ServiceNow and documented project management is considered an advantage
• A proactive, can‑do mindset with the ability to set direction and motivate people, engage stakeholders, and drive tasks to completion with a structured approach
• Strong communication skills in English; Danish is a plus
• Interested in equipment and not afraid of joining colleagues in the facility to listen and learn where to support
• A positive, team‑oriented mindset that contributes to a collaborative and well‑functioning team

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 570,200 to 838,100, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed based on the 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.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Hjalte Thygesen at [e-mail]

Deadline

19 August 2026

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.