Apply to our Associate Manager Pipeline for a life-changing career

Are you ready to take the next step and pursue a life-changing career at Novo Nordisk? Maybe you have a strong leadership background, or you might be at the start of your leadership career? We have opportunities at all levels, making it possible for you be challenged.

At Novo Nordisk we share a passion for changing the lives of patients, and we are always looking for talented individuals who want to join us in this effort. Our business is continuously growing, and so is our demand for Associate Managers across the different functions within manufacturing, quality and IT in Denmark. 

You can be a part of this journey!

Learn more and express your interest by signing up for our pipeline below.

Due to the expansion of our activities in all business areas and sites, we are currently looking for Associate Managers for many different teams across Novo Nordisk. 

Some examples of teams are provided below, but the opportunities are not limited to these. 

As an Associate Manager for a Production team, you will be leading a team of Operators, Skilled Workers, Technicians, Laboratory Technicians and/or Craftsmen. You will be responsible for setting the direction for the team, as well as delivering a stable production according to the schedule, while having an eye on optimising the workflow.

As an Associate Manager for a Production Support team, you will be leading a team of Process Supporters and Engineers with diverse technical and academic backgrounds. Your responsibility will be to ensure excellent support for our operation. This support can take many forms, but mostly involves technical, automation and process guidance during batch execution, following up on recent issues and trends, driving systematic problem solving, as well as executing small to medium-sized improvement projects.

As an Associate Manager for an IT, Automation and Robotics team, you will be responsible for various tasks related to ongoing projects, optimisation of our production, compliance, and strategic initiatives. Some of the tasks may also include implementing new products, equipment, and processes. By utilising the capabilities and skills in your team, you will ensure that Novo Nordisk secures the benefits of modern tech and stays at the forefront of manufacturing technology.

As an Associate Manager for a Quality Assurance or Quality Control team, you will be leading skilled professionals and QA/QC specialists. Our QA teams are responsible for a wide range of quality assurance activities, ranging from handling deviations, change requests and validation to quality support and optimisation projects. While our QC teams perform various chemical, microbiological, and biochemical analyses of our productions. As an Associate Manager for QA or QC you will set direction and drive our mission to safeguard patients, as well as produce quality to ensure compliance with external requirements.

As an Associate Manager for a Business Support Team, you will head up a team of specialists and professionals within areas such as supply chain, finance and training. These are positions with broad impact and involve extensive stakeholder management at different levels within the organisation, ensuring the best support.

There are many other opportunities as a people manager within for instance projects, risk management, utility, and facility and even more. In conclusion, depending on your previous experience and interests, we can ensure the best match.

By applying to the Pipeline, you will be considered as a potential match for all Associate Manager positions across Production and Development in Denmark. We will match your profile continuously against all suitable positions, to ensure you do not miss out on a life-changing career. 

When an opportunity arises, we will reach out and tell you about the position and invite you for an interview with the Hiring Manager. You will only be contacted if we find a relevant position that matches your profile. Nevertheless, you will remain part of the Pipeline for up to 6 months, unless you inform us that you wish to withdraw.

The Pipeline is open for applications from XXX until XXX. Due to GDPR we close the Pipeline after 6 months, and thereafter send out an email notification to all active candidates with a link to where you can re-apply to our new Associate Manager Pipeline.

We are looking for Associate Managers for all of our locations: Kalundborg, Bagsværd, Gentofte, Hillerød, Søborg, Måløv, Kirke Værløse, Køge and Hjørring. The Pipeline’s job advertisement will be posted at each of our locations, so please apply to the locations you want to work in.

We look forward to receiving your application, and to have the opportunity to provide a solid match for our open positions.

All Associate Manager roles require excellent people management skills, ability to set direction and motivate your team. Our Novo Nordisk Managers role model our behavioural goals and drive continuous improvements. Furthermore, all Associate Managers are expected to demonstrate inclusive leadership by valuing and listening actively to diverse perspectives. It is a common aspiration for all leaders to keep a strategic overview ensuring collaboration across business functions.

We are looking for great interpersonal skills, complemented by an interest in leadership or people management experience.

We create the match based on the following qualifications:

  • Educational background.
  • Experience within the following: Setting direction, engaging others, prioritisation according to strategic aspirations, and/or stakeholder management.
  • Language skills.

It is considered an advantage in some roles to have: 

  • Pharma experience or experience from other highly regulated industries.
  • A broad and well-proven leadership toolbox.
  • LEAN experience.
  • GMP knowledge.

Additionally, we are a sustainable employer encouraging and supporting decisions and behaviours that have a positive financial, environmental, and social impact. As a leader, you ensure the well-being and development of our employees while optimising and preparing our processes for the future.

At Novo Nordisk Product Supply, we bring together our different mindsets and expertise from across the globe, making anything possible.

We work together, even when we are not in the same room, across oceans and borders and communication lines – where brilliant things happen when we connect.

From an observation on the shop floor or a single line of code. From new technologies to the can-do spirit we have always had, we are revolutionising the way we carry out production, while driving change to help more patients live better lives.

But everything we accomplish has to start somewhere. It starts with a willingness to bet on our ideas, take bold action and push for innovations and solutions.

At Novo Nordisk, we encourage a culture, where we talk openly about our challenges in order to learn from them and grow stronger.

Together we make sure to create a strong professional community, where we celebrate both successes and learning opportunities.

Interested in learning more? You can do so right here.

At Novo Nordisk Product Supply, It all starts with courage.

Our application review process entails a meticulous matching of candidates' profiles with available Associate Manager positions across the organisation. This is where we will proactively reach out to you if we find a suitable match. Additionally, we encourage you to actively apply for other specific positions posted on our Career Site that align with your interests and qualifications, while still being in the Pipeline.

During the preliminary screening stage, before being invited for an interview, we are unable to provide feedback on your CV and your status. Your understanding in this regard is greatly valued, as we uphold a thorough and equitable evaluation process for all candidates.

Certainly, if you come across additional job postings on our Career Site that pique your interest, we encourage you to submit your application.

  • Please do not upload a picture to your CV.
  • Please do not upload a cover letter, instead please include a few lines about your motivation for applying as an Associate Manager in your CV.
  • Please make your profile visible to recruiters worldwide.

Upon submission of your application, you will receive a notification e-mail confirming that your application has been successfully received.

Certainly, please do not hesitate to apply to multiple locations if you are interested.

New positions continuously become available across Novo Nordisk in Denmark, but we can unfortunately not predict when a specific position relevant for your profile will become available. As an active part of our Pipeline, we might reach out to you at any point in the up to 6 months that our pipeline is running, with an opportunity for a job interview. Due to GDPR regulations, if your profile is still active after 6 months you will receive an e-mail requesting you to re-apply to a new link.

Please reach out to us via our e-mail AssociateManager@novonordisk.com, and we will make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.