Senior Project Manager QC Laboratory

Senior Project Manager QC Laboratory

GCM DP RoW Projects

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Are you an experienced QC Laboratory specialist with a strong track record in technology transfer analytical method transfers and project management Do you like to work in a strategic localization program where you act as the technical and project interface towards a local manufacturing partner Do you want your contribution to have direct impact on patient access and long-term manufacturing capabilities Then this position could be a great opportunity for you.

The position

This is a senior position within Quality Control Laboratory dedicated to the Novo Nordisk KSA localization program. As Senior Project Manager QC Laboratory you will act as Work Package Owner (WPO) for the QC Laboratory aseptic manufacturing scope supporting our local partner SaudiBIO in technology transfer laboratory readiness analytical method transfer and ramp-up of operations ensuring full alignment with Novo Nordisk Quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will report to the Program Head and be part of the program localization management team.

Your new role

Acting as Senior Project Manager and QC Laboratory Work Package Owner gives you the opportunity to work on a large and strategic localization program with high visibility. Novo Nordisk provides technical quality and project leadership in support of SaudiBIO as the local partner and your primary role will be to drive and coordinate Novo Nordisks QC Laboratory support activities across the program.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Acting as Work Package Owner for the QC Laboratory representing Novo Nordisk towards SaudiBIO.
• Coordinating QC Laboratory technology transfer and analytical method transfer activities.
• Supporting QC Laboratory design setup qualification and validation readiness.
• Providing guidance training and mentoring to the local partner in line with Novo Nordisk standards.
• Safeguarding compliance with EU GMP Novo Nordisk Quality requirements and local regulatory expectations.
• Managing milestones risks and interfaces with other work packages.
• Supporting the QC Laboratory ramp-up until stable routine operation is achieved.

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.

You will join GCM DP RoW part of Novo Nordisks Global Manufacturing Services (GMS) organization which supports the establishment of sustainable manufacturing capabilities in markets where a local presence is required. The KSA localization program is a multi-phase initiative developing local pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia in close collaboration with SaudiBIO. Phases 1 and 2 focus on revamping and upgrading existing facilities to enable finished products and aseptic manufacturing while Phase 3 encompasses an EPC greenfield expansion for further localization all contributing to Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 through sustainable high-quality pharmaceutical production in the Kingdom.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives in complex cross-cultural environments and brings both technical depth and strong leadership. Youll bring with you:

• An advanced degree in Chemistry Pharmacy Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Strong experience within QC Laboratories including analytical methods validation and GMP compliance.
• Proven experience with technology transfer and QC Laboratory readiness.
• Solid project management experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across functions and partners.
• Fluency in English written and spoken.

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.

Deadline

7 July 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

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.