Senior Manager, Fermentation & Recovery Operations

Novo Nordisk A/S; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg seeks a Senior Manager for M1 Fermentation and Recovery. You will lead a skilled team, drive development and ensure capacity and stable production of high‑quality API products.

The role includes management responsibilities, collaboration with senior colleagues, LEAN and GMP experience, and language fluency in English and Danish. The department has about 170 employees and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience.
• Experience with pharmaceutical production is preferred.
• LEAN knowledge and GMP experience are preferred.
• Fluent in English and Danish or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead and develop your team and coach employees to ensure the right skills.
• Ensure production output and product release with continuous improvement of performance.
• Secure quality and compliance of product and process; assist in LEAN production development.
• Set objectives to realize productivity and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with management on day-to-day operations and people-management matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Pharma production

LEAN knowledge

English & Danish language

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg seeks a Senior Manager for M1 Fermentation and Recovery. You will lead a skilled team, drive development and ensure capacity and stable production of high‑quality API products.

The role includes management responsibilities, collaboration with senior colleagues, LEAN and GMP experience, and language fluency in English and Danish. The department has about 170 employees and a comprehensive rewards package.