Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility (Denmark, Hillerød)

Jobbeskrivelse

Placering
Hillerød, Denmark

Jobkategori
Manufacturing

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Your impact begins here
As Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility, you will lead the team that keeps two API Manufacturing production facilities safe, compliant and ready to produce. These facilities serve marketed products and products on their way to market, so reliable work permits, health and safety support, facility management, security and housekeeping matter every day. You will give a diverse, team clear direction and build ways of working that keep production moving safely.

What you’ll bring
You are a visible, structured people leader who is comfortable in a regulated production environment and at ease making clear decisions. You will also bring:

• 3-5 years of people leadership experience and a proven ability to develop individuals and teams.
• At least 2 years of experience in GxP pharmaceutical production.
• Experience working across functions and stakeholder levels while balancing compliance requirements and operational timelines.
• The ability to set clear direction, expectations and boundaries, and to make consistent decisions while creating ownership in your team.
• A curious, systematic approach to problem-solving, with an eye for operational detail and the bigger picture.
• High integrity and a strong focus on safety, compliance and sustainable ways of working.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish.

Useful, but not essential:

• Experience from a regulated manufacturing, EHS, facility, technical operations or comparable operational environment.
• Relevant leadership, EHS, facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing training.

What you’ll do
You will be accountable for the day-to-day leadership and prioritisation of the EHS & Facility team, making operational and people decisions within your delegated authority. Your focus will be on safe, compliant, production-ready facilities and a team that delivers consistently.

• Lead, develop and engage a diverse and team, and set clear roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.
• Set the professional and operational direction for EHS, work permit management, facility management, security and housekeeping.
• Make sure facilities are maintained, controlled and ready to support production and release, with effective health and safety support and compliant work permit management.
• Build team capabilities including clear expectations for operational support and availability.
• Simplify workflows and drive improvements
• Keep your area inspection- and audit-ready, making sure ways of working meet agreements, GxP requirements and EHS standards.

Who you’ll work with
You will lead the 25K EHS & Facility team within API Manufacturing, part of Global Manufacturing & Supply, where colleagues scale molecules, processes and products for the people who need them. You will report to director, Lene Bøje Madsen. Your team will consist of 8 engaged colleagues.

As an active member of the local management team, you will work closely with colleagues in project management, craftsmen, equipment support, utilities and staff functions to set shared priorities and drive cross-functional improvements. Day to day, you will partner with production and support teams across the two facilities, aligning facility needs and safety requirements with production priorities.

You will also work with Quality, EHS, Engineering, HR and other specialist functions, and with external contractors and service providers across facility, housekeeping, security, maintenance and work permit activities. When required, you will meet relevant authorities or inspectors. Your responsibility is local, and you will work within Novo Nordisk global standards, policies and requirements.

What you can expect here
This is a role with real influence. You will shape your team’s structure, professional direction and ways of working. You will work across production, building a broad understanding of how safe, compliant manufacturing comes together.

You will be trusted to set clear expectations and help raise standards alongside colleagues who value clarity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What we offer
At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000 to 956,900 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 her e .

Start now
Your impact begins today. If you are ready to lead a team that keeps the production safe, compliant and production-ready, apply for the Associate Manager, 25K EHS and Facility role by 13 October 2026.

For further information, please contact Lene Bøje Madsen on Se e-mailadresse på jobbank.dk

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