• Manufacturing
• Gentofte

If you have solid experience in implementing and using the different LEAN tools, an engaging perpetual drive for improving the way we work and you can influence colleagues from operators to directors, this might be a great opportunity for you.

About the department
Biopharm QC Microbiology is organised under the Novo Nordisk business area Product Supply, responsible for the manufacturing of all Novo Nordisk products. In Biopharmaceuticals (Biopharm), we manufacture products related to chronical diseases like haemophilia and hormonal disorders. In QC Microbiology, we handle all microbiological samples of in-process tests, bulk, finished products, raw materials, environment and new products for the Biopharm portfolio. In short – everything related to microbiological analysis in a complex, varied and large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing setup.

Our job is vital in ensuring safe, high-quality products are timely delivered. The department is made up by three operational teams and a development team working closely together. All in all, you will have about 68 colleagues, 15 of which are microbiologists – the other being lab technicians, specialists, managers and administrative supporters. We all look forward to welcome you, show you all the things we are proud of here, and share our exciting challenges with you.

About the job
In Novo Nordisk LEAN is more than just a lot of different tools. LEAN is a culture and a mind-set, that you always must continuously develop in your department. As our local LEAN Partner, you will be part of our management group, setting the LEAN direction for the department and together with the leaders drive improvements in the way we work. With your LEAN experience and enthusiasm, you will inspire and influence all colleagues from laboratory technicians to the director and team leaders providing a clear path towards success in our LEAN approach in our business.

You will naturally lead by example and drive high performance by being a highly visible LEAN Partner, who provides daily sparring and coaching to our management team. You will also drive improvement projects as project manager, coordinate or perform LEAN education.

The position offers great opportunities for personal and professional development, your responsibilities will be diverse, and you will be activated in various settings in an ever-changing organization, and you will be able to learn from extremely skilled and knowledgeable people. You will be part of our LEAN network across the functional area providing knowledge sharing and a uniform strategic direction.

Qualifications
You hold a higher education, such as a B. SC or M. SC, and have a solid experience within LEAN tools and LEAN management, and a record of successful implementations from various parts of the industry. Preferably, you hold cLEAN® 3-star, Six Sigma of similar and you know tools as A3, Value stream mapping SMED ect. and you have a strong data mind-set.

Personally, you are a team player, but are not scared of working on your own, when coaching leaders or collecting data in the production. You master communication and behavior at all organization levels, and you naturally involve and motivate your colleagues. You are an inspiration to those around you, but you also manage to challenge the people around you in an empathic and respectful way. You do not back down when people challenge you and people see you as a front runner.
With your drive and ability to independently set direction for an area you can act as a catalyst for change with strong skills in change management combined with very strong strategic skills. Great communication skills are a must and you are expected to be fluent in Danish and English.

Contact
Should you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Mikkel Tuxen at 3075 1889.
Please feel free to submit your application in Danish.

Deadline
6 December, 2020

Millions rely on us
To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.