Senior Manager for Pharma Automation Department at Novo Nordisk Engineering

  

Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.

 

 About the role

 

Location	Denmark - Virum
Experience	Minimum 5 Years
Department	Distributed Control Systems

• Providing visionary leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and coordinating with other departments to enable successful project execution.
• Managing 15–25 employees who provide automation engineering services to customers in the pharmaceutical API production sector.
• Driving competence development within your department, in close collaboration with the management team across Denmark and India.
• Actively participating in projects to remain up to date on technical advancements and ensure alignment with the NNE way of working.
• Managing stakeholder communication and collaboration with customer representatives.

 

• Lead the way, while motivating your team to reach ambitious goals.
• Thrive in a dynamic work environment, with the opportunity to innovate and enhance the status quo with new initiatives.
• Embrace an agile approach and can prioritize urgent tasks.
• Have a “can do” mindset and enjoy working across disciplines.
• Have great communicative skills, enabling you to succeed when collaborating on team efforts.
• Are excited to build on the NNE culture of innovation.

 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years managing managers and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• At least 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sector, combined with a strong background in complex engineering projects.
• Strong industry network and deep expertise in pharma automation technologies, e.g. DCS, PLC, and IT/OT solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to define strategic direction, translate strategy into execution, and deliver sustainable business outcomes.

NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more. 

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

You can read more about the benefits we offer here.

 

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

 

Deadline of application is 20th September 2026

• We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
• You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
• We invite to interviews on a running basis.

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