Manufacturing Site Project Manager

Manufacturing Site Project Manager

Project Office Koriyama Factory

Koriyama Fukushima Prefecture Japan

Are you ready to turn complex manufacturing challenges into seamless project deliveries In this role youll be the driving force behind projects that ensure life-saving medicines reach patients on time on budget and with uncompromising quality.

Your new role

As a Manufacturing Site Project Manager youll take ownership of manufacturing projects from planning through execution ensuring every detail aligns with our commitment to patients. Youll be the central coordinator who keeps multiple stakeholders aligned budgets on track and timelines met all while driving continuous improvement in how we manufacture medicines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining project timelines allocating resources effectively and monitoring budgets to ensure financial targets are met
• Coordinating cross-functional project activities to meet cost delivery and quality targets through optimised designs methods and processes
• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance production efficiency and quality while ensuring GxP compliance
• Conducting structured risk analyses cost-benefit evaluations and developing mitigation strategies to proactively address project challenges
• Communicating project status clearly to stakeholders at all levels facilitating discussions to align goals and ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Mentoring less experienced colleagues to enhance team capabilities and foster knowledge sharing
• Representing manufacturing project management in cross-functional teams collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external partners

Your new department

In GMS (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.

Within manufacturing project management youll be part of a dynamic team that acts as the essential link between strategy and execution. We ensure that innovative manufacturing processes are delivered on time and to the highest standards enabling millions of patients to receive the treatments they need. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale production and bring new therapies to market.

Your skills & qualifications

Were looking for an experienced project manager who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Youll bring:

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 3 years or more of experience in project management or related roles at manufacturing sites with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently
• Experience with GxP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is preferred
• Proven track record in stakeholder management risk analysis and change management with the ability to adapt to evolving project conditions
• Strong English language skills (TOEIC score above 700 or equivalent) with the ability to read write and participate actively in meetings with global colleagues
• Excellent decision-making capabilities for scheduling resource allocation and budget management with authority to implement process improvements independently

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

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.

Some additional note on what we offer:

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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.