Senior Analytical Project Manager, CMC Analytical Project Office

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Bagsværd seeks an experienced Senior Analytical Project Manager to direct analytical development activities for drug substances and products. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive alignment with stakeholders, and shape regulatory documents across development stages.

You will work closely with analytical departments, other CMC project managers, and CMOs, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. English proficiency is required for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic background in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience leading analytical activities in clinical development.
• Experience with analytical development for drug substance and/or drug product.
• Regulatory submission experience; work with CMOs.
• Professional English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analytical development, characterization, and strategies for drug substance and product.
• Guide projects through clinical development stages with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the analytical project team and contribute to regulatory documents.
• Coordinate transfer of analytical methods to CMC Development and manufacturing units.

Skills

Analytical PM

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Pharmacy/Chemistry/Biology/Engineering degree

Job description

CMC Analysis & Characterisation

Location: Bagsværd

Drive analytical development across complex drug development projects.

Are you ready to take analytical project leadership to the next level and make a direct impact on early- and late-stage drug development projects? We are looking for experienced Analytical Project Managers to join the CMC Analytical Project Office and strengthen our diverse development portfolio across drug substances, injectable and oral drug product development. In this role, you will combine project management expertise with strong analytical development insight to set direction, drive alignment and lead cross-functional collaboration across technology platforms, molecule types and project phases.

We are looking for one candidate with a small molecule background and one with experience in proteins/peptides and/or synthetic peptides. This is an opportunity to work at the center of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Development, influencing analytical strategies for a broad and scientifically diverse pipeline.

Your new role

You will be a member of the CMC Project Core Team, where you will set direction for analytical development activities within your area of expertise, drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure timely, high-quality deliveries across complex development projects. For each project, you will be supported by a sub-team of subject matter experts in our area.

You will interact with a wide variety of stakeholders such as analytical departments, other CMC project managers, Research, pilot plants, Global Manufacturing & Supply, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

As Senior Analytical Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing project management of analytical development, characterization activities and analytical strategies related to drug substance and drug product.


• Guiding projects through different stages of clinical development in collaboration with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers.


• Leading the analytical project team in a compelling and inspiring manner, including setting direction for the development of regulatory applications and various internal and external documents.


• Coordinating the transfer of analytical methods from our research unit to CMC Development and subsequently to our manufacturing unit, Global Manufacturing & Supply, or to a contract manufacturer.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• A relevant academic degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.


• Extensive experience in leading analytical activities in early- and/or late-phase clinical development.


• Scientific expertise within analytical development for drug substance and/or drug product.


• Experience working with one or more or the following: proteins/peptides, synthetic peptides or small molecules.


• Regulatory submission experience and ideally experience in working with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs).


• Proficiency in English at a professional level.

As a person, you are proactive, flexible and bring creativity and a can-do attitude. You have a demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead through collaboration, and drive alignment and engagement across diverse stakeholder groups. With your confidence and personality to drive changes, you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, sharing knowledge and insights with your colleagues.

Your new department

CMC Development's role in Novo Nordisk's value chain is to turn molecules into approved products in close cooperation with our colleagues in R&ED, Development and Global Manufacturing and Supply.

The Analytical Project Office department is part of the business area CMC Analysis & Characterisation and currently consists of 23 experienced Project Managers with strong scientific and project management backgrounds and 3 Regulatory Writers. Together, we provide analytical project management and regulatory writing support to development projects in CMC Development, helping ensure timely project execution and strong cross-functional collaboration.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742.600 to 1.091.600, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s 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.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them.

From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

More information

Please contact Director Mads Holger Rønnest at [e-mail].

Deadline

24 September 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.