Manager for Microbial Competence Centre

Category:Manufacturing Are you all about microbiology and do you want to embark on a career with great development opportunities? Are you at your best when setting direction and motivating your highly engaged team? Are you excited about the possibility to be part of a central microbiological function that supports Quality Control (QC) and many others in Novo Nordisk globally and sets direction? If yes, then you may be our new colleague. Apply now and join us! The PositionAs a manager, you will have the overall responsibility for your team in all aspects. You will primarily spend your time on people management activities such as 1:1 meetings, goal-setting and individual development of employees. You must secure followship for your clear communicated directions and be able to manage business complexity on a high level. In addition, you must ensure your team is following internal and external requirements and be involved in technical/professional matters when a decision or prioritization from a leader is needed. QualificationsTo succeed in this position, you have: Proven experience in people management, with a strong ability to manage and motivate a highly specialized team.5-8 years of leadership experience or background as a microbiologist in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in pharmaceutical microbiology, analytical support, or quality.Solid understanding of microbiological analysis, including validation concepts and GMP compliance.Familiarity with aseptic production processes.Degree in Natural Sciences, such as a Master of Science in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Human Biology, or equivalent.Strong communication skills, fluent in English and Danish (written and spoken).Proficient in MS Office applications. As a person, you are optimistic, energetic and passionate about the role and responsibilities, well-organized and independent team player with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Moreover, you have excellent people skills with a leadership style characterized by empathy and the ability to inspire high performance in teams. You can work under pressure and adapting to changing demands. About the departmentThe Microbial Competence Centre consist of close to 70 employees and is a high-performing team in Analytical Science and Technology in Aseptic Manufacturing. Our main tasks are validation of microbiological methods (e.g. test for sterility, endotoxin, and viable counts), analysis of drug products for upcoming clinical trials, transfer of methods to production sites, efficacy tests of disinfectants/preservatives and scientific support to our global production sites. Furthermore, the department is on an exciting journey involving scouting, testing and implementing novel and fast analytical technology that can change the game and reduce the lead time for microbiological analysis at global production sites with the ambitious long-term goal of real time release testing of drug product. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace curiosity and strive to create a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we are all working together to move the needle on patient care. ContactFor further information please contact Senior Director Katharina E. P. Olsen on 45 3079 0143. DeadlineMay 11, 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the first interviews will be scheduled in week 17. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.