Sr Technical Filing Professional

Novo Nordisk A/S; Hillerød; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package

Development opportunities

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Senior Technical Filling Professional to own production equipment, lead complex investigations and drive continuous improvements for reliable manufacturing. The role collaborates with skilled workers, QA, and production to prevent issues and ensure GMP compliance.

We value a strong mechanical engineering background, experience with automated equipment, and excellent communication to manage stakeholders. English fluency is required; Danish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing or production equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working in GMP or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; Danish language beneficial or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned production equipment.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and technical troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Support preventive maintenance planning and optimisation.
• Collaborate with Skilled Workers, Production and QA to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop technical documentation and equipment instructions.
• Support equipment modifications, validation activities and change control.
• Ensure equipment remains compliant with GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce recurring equipment failures and improve production stability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and improving equipment reliability?

Would you enjoy taking ownership of critical production equipment and driving long-term improvements within one of the world's leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations? If so, you could be our next Senior Technical Filling Professional.

This is an opportunity for an experienced technical professional who enjoys solving difficult engineering challenges, leading investigations and improving equipment performance in a highly regulated GMP manufacturing environment.

The Position

As a Senior Technical Filling Professional, you will become the technical owner for assigned production equipment, leading complex investigations, driving continuous improvement and ensuring equipment reliability continues to improve over time.

Rather than simply responding to breakdowns, you will focus on understanding root causes, implementing sustainable improvements and preventing future issues. Working closely with Skilled Workers, Production and QA, you will play a critical role in supporting safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned production equipment.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and technical troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Support preventive maintenance planning and optimisation.
• Collaborate with Skilled Workers, Production and QA to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop technical documentation and equipment instructions.
• Support equipment modifications, validation activities and change control.
• Ensure equipment remains compliant with GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce recurring equipment failures and improve production stability.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing or production equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within GMP or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of equipment reliability and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English. Danish is advantageous or willingness to learn.

We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, is naturally curious, embraces continuous improvement and can work collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges that improve long-term equipment performance.

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

Salary & Benefits

• Salary in the range of 651,000 to 956,900 DKK per year.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.

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 trailing