Senior Process Engineer, API Manufacturing

Novo Nordisk A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Kalundborg is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to strengthen product and process understanding in a state-of-the-art API manufacturing environment. You will combine chemistry, biochemistry and manufacturing with data-driven methods to drive robust improvements and transfer products from development to operations.

You will work across production, development, quality and engineering, owning product-related activities and building capability within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, chemical engineering or another life-science discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing, API production, biotechnology or another chemistry-intensive production environment.
• Experience with cGMP, deviations, investigations, change control, qualification or validation in a regulated setting.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, share knowledge and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Driving qualification and validation activities in accordance with cGMP requirements and supporting the implementation of new products and processes.
• Developing a detailed understanding of chemical modification, protein chemistry, purification and other critical API process steps.
• Analysing complex process data, identifying correlations and root causes, and translating findings into robust improvements and monitoring strategies.
• Taking ownership of product-related activities, including deviations, investigations, change requests, product transfers and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building organisational capability by sharing specialist knowledge, influencing technical decisions and supporting colleagues in a growing team.

Skills

Strong English communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in biochemistry/chemistry/biotechnology/biomedicine/chemical engineering

5+ years of relevant experience in pharma manufacturing

Job description

Location: Kalundborg, Region Zealand, DK

Senior Process Engineer, API Manufacturing

Would you like to use your chemistry or biochemistry expertise to help bring a new product into large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing? Join Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg and take specialist ownership in a growing team where you can influence processes, build capability and support the transition from project to full operations.

Your new role

As a Senior Process Engineer in API Manufacturing, you will be responsible for strengthening product and process understanding in a state-of-the-art production environment. You will combine your knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing with data-driven methods to support stable, compliant and efficient process performance.

A key part of your role will be understanding how the characteristics of the molecule, chemical reactions and purification processes affect the final product. You will support the transfer of a new product from development into operations and gradually take ownership of product-related activities. Working across production, development, quality and engineering, you will translate scientific insights into practical manufacturing improvements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving qualification and validation activities in accordance with cGMP requirements and supporting the implementation of new products and processes.
• Developing a detailed understanding of chemical modification, protein chemistry, purification and other critical API process steps.
• Analysing complex process data, identifying correlations and root causes, and translating findings into robust improvements and monitoring strategies.
• Taking ownership of product-related activities, including deviations, investigations, change requests, product transfers and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building organisational capability by sharing specialist knowledge, influencing technical decisions and supporting colleagues in a growing team.

The environment is evolving quickly, and priorities may change as the organisation transitions into operations. You will therefore have the opportunity to help establish effective ways of working and shape how the team supports products and processes in the future.

Your new department

At Novo Nordisk Manufacturing Kalundborg, you will become part of a leading production hub for API manufacturing, producing insulins and GLP-1 analogues that support millions of people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

You will join a growing team supporting a new product transfer and the development of strong product and process capabilities. Several colleagues are currently joining the area, giving you a valuable opportunity to influence the team’s technical direction, contribute to its specialist culture and help create effective cross-functional collaboration.

You will work alongside dedicated specialists who continuously improve how we manufacture, strengthening quality, performance and patient impact. The role offers broad exposure to product changes, development activities, manufacturing challenges and product-related decision-making.

Please note: there will be manufacturing, storage or handling of semi-finished or finished GLP-1 products in the work location (building), regardless of whether you will directly handle the products.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a technically strong candidate who understands manufacturing processes at a molecular, chemical and biochemical level. You take ownership, work independently and remain constructive when navigating ambiguity or rapidly changing priorities.

To succeed in this role, you will typically have:

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, biomedicine, chemical engineering or another relevant life-science discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing, API production, biotechnology or another chemistry-intensive production environment.
• Practical knowledge of areas such as chemical modification, protein chemistry, organic chemistry, downstream processing, purification or HPLC.
• Experience with cGMP, deviations, investigations, change control, qualification or validation in a regulated setting.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, share knowledge and collaborate across functions.

Beyond your technical expertise, you are curious, collaborative, and motivated by solving complex challenges. You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities may evolve, and you bring a proactive approach to driving progress and taking ownership. You enjoy working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive team culture where everyone can succeed.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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 651,000.00 DKK to 956,900.00 DKK(DK), 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 .

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Senior Manager Jane Zinck Bach at [phone] or Senior Manager, Signe Sofie Wendel at [phone], between 15:00 – 16:00 CET.

Deadline:
20 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.