Projects Health & Safety Advisor (ISO 45001)

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

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg seeks a Health and Safety Supporter to help create a safe working environment as projects move forward. You will drive safety improvements, support risk assessments, inspections and incident follow-up, and ensure compliance with Danish legislation and our ISO 45001-aligned system.

You will collaborate with project teams, operators and external partners to promote a safety-first approach and LEAN mindset, while maintaining strong communication and a proactive stance.

Qualifications

• A technical background, for example as a production or process technician, or a relevant technical academic education.
• Professional-level Danish and English, both spoken and written.
• Familiarity with management systems such as ISO 45001 and experience of, or familiarity with, project management.
• Experience working across functions and the ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Statutory Working Environment training for Health & Safety Representatives and relevant company or health and safety training, such as fire safety, first aid or workplace assessment courses.
• A proactive, credible and solution-oriented approach, supported by strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety improvements throughout project execution and operational readiness, promoting a safety-first and LEAN mindset.
• Carry out planned Health, Safety and Environment line walks and safety inspections and provide daily health and safety follow-up, including the processing and follow-up of incidents and near-misses.
• Support risk assessments, including assessments involving hazardous media, and contribute to relevant EHS Portal activities.
• Support work permits, including GMO-related permits where relevant, as well as Work Wise, emergency response and inspection readiness.
• Support the Health & Safety Representative organisation, helping ensure that employee representatives are involved in decisions affecting the working environment.
• Support training and introductions and share good health and safety practices across teams and contractors.

Skills

Technical background

Danish & English fluency

ISO 45001 familiarity

Project management familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Education

Technical education or relevant technical academic education

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg seeks a Health and Safety Supporter to help create a safe working environment as projects move forward. You will drive safety improvements, support risk assessments, inspections and incident follow-up, and ensure compliance with Danish legislation and our ISO 45001-aligned system.

You will collaborate with project teams, operators and external partners to promote a safety-first approach and LEAN mindset, while maintaining strong communication and a proactive stance.