Strategic Commissioning & Start-up Safety Lead

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Commissioning and Qualification Safety Lead in Kalundborg to partner with project leadership and embed H&S into commissioning and start-up activities. You will shape the safety framework, guide significant risk decisions, and influence senior stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across projects.

This senior role requires 5+ years in H&S leadership within complex projects, fluency in English, and deep knowledge of commissioning, qualification and operational

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Health & Safety leadership in complex project environments.
• Practical experience and understanding of commissioning, qualification and operational readiness.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into effective operational actions.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders with credibility.
• Strategic and commercial awareness, with risk/opportunity weighing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to integrate Health & Safety into commissioning and start-up activities.
• Drive development, implementation and maturity of Novo’s Health & Safety Commissioning Process Plants framework.
• Provide strategic guidance on significant Health & Safety risks and opportunities.
• Influence senior stakeholders to strengthen leadership, culture and performance.
• Translate lessons learned into continuous improvement of standards and governance.
• Promote alignment between project and operational organisations for a clear handover to operations.

Skills

Engineering degree

Health & Safety leadership

Commissioning experience

Operational readiness

Strategic influence

Communication

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Commissioning and Qualification Safety Lead in Kalundborg to partner with project leadership and embed H&S into commissioning and start-up activities. You will shape the safety framework, guide significant risk decisions, and influence senior stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across projects.

This senior role requires 5+ years in H&S leadership within complex projects, fluency in English, and deep knowledge of commissioning, qualification and operational