Vice President & Process Owner Produce API and Raw Materials, Global cGMP Unit
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Job Location:
Kalundborg - Denmark
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Simplicity - Howhardisthat
Are you a visionary leader ready tolead a challenge of strategic simplicity We are looking for a leaderwho is passionate about generating new ways of thinking and working smarter.
Novo Nordisk has embarked on a fundamental journey. As Vice President and Process owner you ensure the right standards are in place - you will set the strategic cGMP direction within your area on behalf of the entire organization. You will ensure a successful end-2-end business process that is stable compliant safe and fundamentally simple. If this challenge is appealing to you read on and apply.
The position
The Vice President & Process Owner holds overall enterprise-wide responsibility and owns the Global cGMP processes and standards for the area; Produce API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and Raw Materials across our entire production landscape.
You will be leading a team of 2-6 colleagues in thecGMPUnit and you will champion and lead a crucial network of Novo Nordisk Process Managers and Area Process Managerslocatedon-site across the organization.
The task for the team is to inject simplicity and intelligence work smarter and do what makes sense in the right way yet in a competitive and user-friendly and safe way.
As a Process Owner at Novo Nordisk you provide leadership and direction to ensure alignment and operationalization of the strategy and you lead process network groups to drive success across the areas involved. Furthermore your team manages risks associated with process signals and youparticipatein high level risk committees to address business-critical issues.
The position requires a high degree of independence but also collaboration ina highly complexstakeholder landscape cross-functionaland cross-country.
Curiosity innovationnew thinking long-term strategic outlook staying up to date and staying on the forefront when it comes to trends and industry authority standards within the area of responsibility are all ingredients of this a typical week will be anywhere from shopfloor activity to participation in internal networking activities or external industry activities are expected 3 days a week at sites in Denmark (Sjælland mainly) and occasionally to global sites.
You will be reporting to the Corporate Vice President of the Global cGMP Unit and be a member of the leadership team of the Global cGMP Unit.
Position is in Denmark.
Qualifications
We believe you have some of the following qualifications:
MSc in Engineering Pharmacy; Business or similar relevant academic background
More than 10 years of in-depth cGMP knowledge specifically within production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and raw materials.
Thisexpertiseis necessary
5-10 years of solid leadership experience with a proventrack recordof success in building high performance collaborative teams
To be successful we believe you have authentic desire ofShop floor and Gemba mindset to be present at the place where things happen while listening andlearning from colleagues
Ability to build strategic and professional networks with Process Roles across the Value Chain and navigating of a senior and complex stakeholder landscape while delivering results in line with Novo Nordisk WAY
An ability to collaborate in an engaging and inspiring way acting as a true team player who supports and plays others better
A curios mind combined withhigh levelofanalytical skillsand highly motivated for innovation and continuous improvements of processes
Fluency in English written and verbal
About the department
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative new team at Novo Nordisk that has a global scope. We navigate in diverse cultures and work with stakeholders across various disciplines functions and geographies.
The GlobalcGMP team is a newly created unit in Novo Nordisk and together with your teammates you willbe responsible forsetting the right strategic directions for cGMP standard throughout our global manufacturing. Weare responsible fortranslating cGMP requirements into simpleworkflowsthat always meet the expectations of authorities that show respect and safety for patients and employees.
Through process management we help ensure that processes in operation are simple stable in complianceand continuously improved.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit araredeterminationand constant curiosity. For over 100 years thisunordinarymindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutualrespectand a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
Novo Nordisk is currentlyin the process of adjustingjob titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.
Contact and Deadline
The deadline for application is 23 November 2025. For further information please contact Connie Tode Executive Search Partner at
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
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