Specialist - EMTO Biologics, Peptides and Oligos

Do you want to help shape the future of external manufacturing? Join Novo Nordisk's External Manufacturing Technology & Optimization team and play a central role in building strong partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) worldwide, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient production of life-changing medicines.

Your new role
As a Production Specialist – External Manufacturing, you will join External Manufacturing Technology & Optimization (EMTO), a department responsible for supporting and optimising manufacturing activities at Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMO’s) producing biologics, synthetic peptides or oligonucleotides on behalf of Novo Nordisk.

EMTO serves as the technical link between Novo Nordisk and our external manufacturing partners. In this role, you will, together with our CMO’s, ensure that facilities, equipment, validation activities, and quality systems are capable of reliable and compliant production. You will work closely with project managers, process experts, quality professionals, and external partners to establish successful manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing production processes at CMO’s
• Acting as a subject matter expert on manufacturing processes, production facilities, equipment, and validation activities.
• Reviewing and approving technical and GMP-related documentation, including validation reports, master batch records, change requests, and deviation investigations.
• Supporting the assessment, onboarding, and implementation of new CMO’s
• Ensuring alignment between Novo Nordisk requirements and external quality management systems.
• Leading and supporting technical improvement initiatives that strengthen manufacturing performance, compliance, and operational excellence.

International collaboration is an integral part of the position, and you can expect approximately 10–20 travel days annually.

Your new department

EMTO Biologics, Peptides and Oligonucleotides is part of Global Contract Manufacturing Drug Substance (GCM DS).

Our department plays a key role in establishing, supporting, and optimising manufacturing operations at external partners located across Europe, North America, and East Asia. We work closely with Contract Manufacturing Organisations to ensure that production processes meet Novo Nordisk's standards for quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

The team consists of 10 experienced specialists with backgrounds in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality systems. Based in Høje Taastrup, we offer a collaborative environment where technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Joining EMTO means becoming part of a team that combines scientific expertise with business impact, helping to secure a reliable supply chain while building strong partnerships with manufacturers around the world.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a curious and scientifically minded professional who enjoys working across organisational boundaries and turning complex challenges into practical solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• 6+ years experience from pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical or biological   production, process industries, or Contract Manufacturing Organisations
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, documentation practices, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• A solid understanding of biologics, peptides or oligonucleotides, ideally gained within the pharmaceutical, food, dairy, or related manufacturing sectors.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

As a person, you are collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable working independently. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and like to build trust-based relationships. You know when to challenge assumptions, when to listen, and how to navigate complex discussions to achieve the best outcome for the business.

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, you're not just starting a job – you're 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.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600 to 1,091,600 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy  here .

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact director Jacob Jensen at Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com or Vis telefonnummer

Deadline

September 3rd 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've 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 what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're 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.