GMP Coordinator, Koriyama Factory

GMP Coordinator Koriyama Factory

Bridge local manufacturing excellence with global standards and help ensure life-saving medicines reach patients across the world from our Koriyama Factory.

Your new role

As a GMP Coordinator at Koriyama Factory you will be the key link between local production operations and global quality standards ensuring GMP compliance across the site. Reporting directly to the Head of Production you will drive cross-functional collaboration and maintain close communication with global stakeholders to uphold the highest manufacturing standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and maintaining GMP compliance across production engineering QA and QC functions at the Koriyama Factory
• Serving as the primary point of contact for global GMP-related communication aligning local practices with Novo Nordisks global standards
• Facilitating wide cross-functional interactions between departments to ensure consistent quality and compliance
• Supporting preparation for and follow-up on inspections and audits from regulatory authorities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to GMP processes and documentation
• Translating global requirements into actionable local procedures and ensuring their implementation

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules processes devices and products dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

At Koriyama Factory we are proud to be part of this global manufacturing network. Our team works with dedication and precision to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical products collaborating closely with colleagues both locally and internationally. You will join a site where teamwork accountability and a direct connection to patients define how we work every day.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a GMP Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative cross-functional environment and enjoys bridging local operations with global teams. To succeed in this role you will bring:

• Preferably 3 years of experience in Production Engineering QA or QC within the pharmaceutical industry; experience from medical device food or cosmetics industries is also relevant provided you have solid GMP knowledge
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and their practical application in a manufacturing environment
• Business-level English (required) for daily communication with global colleagues and stakeholders
• Preferably fluent Japanese to collaborate effectively with local teams
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to work across functions and build relationships at all levels

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 youre not just starting a job youre becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. You will collaborate with manufacturing teams across countries benefit from our continued investment in growth and modernisation and enjoy a respectful open culture where your contribution to patients lives is felt every day.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were 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.