Project Manager 1 - FFEx - Aseptic Production

About the Department                                                                                                                                               

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within Aseptic Production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

 

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the Aseptic Production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

 

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option• Family Focused Benefits including 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products• Tuition Assistance• Life & Disability Insurance• Employee Referral Awards 

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

 

The Position

The Project Manager will oversee the expansion and optimization of the Aseptic Production line, focusing specifically on high-speed, automated filling and aseptic processing technologies. This role involves managing all project phases from conceptual design through to execution, while coordinating with international teams to standardize aseptic practices. Key responsibilities include the development of detailed project plans, securing necessary approvals, and collaborating with specialized equipment suppliers. The Project Manager will ensure strict adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and project scope. Effective communication with stakeholders and robust change management are critical for this role. The position also requires a strong emphasis on maintaining aseptic integrity, safety, and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Relationships

Coached by: Senior Project Manager – Site Capacity.

 

Essential Functions

Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Responsible for ensuring project plan accomplishes time, quality, and cost objective

Responsible for adherence to mechanism for monitoring project progress, intervention and problem solving with other line managers or personnel

Responsible for information exchange

Responsible for communications to management and other pertinent units

Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project

Ensure that installation, troubleshooting, qualification, and validation of equipment meets all commitments laid out by the overall project

Responsible for development and execution of projects identified as process needs and improvement opportunities

Other accountabilities as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent combination of experience & education required

Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience preferred

Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in facility infrastructure as well as manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred

Minimum 5 years proven project / portfolio management skills with major capital projects preferred

P&ID, HVAC, and Electrical systems. Understanding of complicated product documentation and standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts. Basic understanding of contractual documents and ability to create work plans and detailed project schedules. Computer literacy preferred

Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously preferred

Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution, and revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred

Initiative, ability to function independently preferred

Good judgment in decision making as well as very good leadership skills preferred

Functions well in team environment preferred

 

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.

 

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

 

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.