Senior Manager for Pharma Automation Department at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Senior Manager for Pharma Automation Department at Novo Nordisk Engineering

Are you ready to lead a team of skilled engineers and drive impactful change in the pharmaceutical industry? If you want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Who we are

We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.

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

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead a newly established team within the Distributed Control System (DCS) department. DCS comprises more than 250 highly skilled engineers across Denmark and India, delivering Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and IT/OT infrastructure engineering services to customers within the pharmaceutical API production industry.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for defining the department’s strategic direction and ensuring the successful execution of key business objectives. You will build and nurture strong, long-term partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to drive collaboration, innovation and business success.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation by leading strategic initiatives focused on new ways of working, digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies. Through your leadership, you will contribute to the continued growth, competitiveness and operational excellence of the department.

Location Denmark - Virum

Experience Minimum 5 Years

Department Distributed Control Systems

How you might spend your days

As a Senior Manager, you’ll be:

• 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.

Who you are

We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:

• 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.

What you bring to the role

In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:

• 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.

Life at NNE

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.

We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.

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

Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Director Alessandro Stolfi on +45 3191 1644

Please note:

• 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.

Fair hiring:

At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.

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