Environment Professional

Are you passionate about protecting the environment while enabling the delivery of life-saving medicines Join us as an Environment Professional and help shape how we reduce our environmental footprint across global this role you will turn ambitious sustainability goals into real-world impact.

Your new role

As an Environmental Supporter in API Manufacturing II (M2) you will play a vital role in ensuring that our operations meet the highest environmental standards as we scale production to reach millions of patients. You will act as the environmental responsible for our production facilities balancing regulatory compliance with continuous improvement and sustainability innovation.

Develop and implement environmental management strategies that align with Novo Nordisks sustainability commitments and regulatory requirements.

• Taking responsibility for the external environment in M2 including sewage ethanol waste waste management air pollution and noise
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation ISO 14001 (environmental management system)
• Following up on environmental targets and supporting the identification of environmental optimisation projects
• Planning executing and following up on audits to maintain our high environmental standards
• Contributing to environmental aspects in projects processes installations and work routines
• Collecting verifying and reporting environmental data to track performance and progress
• Mapping environmental activities to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Your new department

You will join CMC & Product Supply a global organisation of more than 30000 colleagues responsible for bringing molecules devices and products from development to commercial supply. You will be a part of a department supporting the productions area within environment energy and equipment life cycle management with your primary role to support within environmental compliance and improvement.

Your skills and qualifications

You bring a strong environmental foundation and a collaborative mindset that enables you to influence across a complex organisation. To succeed in this role you have:

• A degree in Environmental Science Engineering Sustainability or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years experience working with environmental compliance ideally within pharmaceuticals life sciences or other regulated industries.
• Solid experience with ISO 14001 (ISO 50001 is a plus) and strong knowledge of Danish and European environmental legislation.

• A proven ability to drive sustainability initiatives and engage stakeholders at different organisational levels.

• A systematic and analytical approach strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to stakeholders

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental data and convert insights into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills in English and possibly Danish both written and verbal.

• A natural interest to stay up to date on environmental legislation trends and technologies and to participate in relevant environmental networks

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 a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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.

More information

You are welcome to contact Manager Lars Lund Hansen ator VP Environment & Energy partner Poul Keld Leth Lorentsen at 45 if you have questions about the role. Please note that call will not support queries regarding recruitment status.

Application Deadline:

25.03.2026

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.