Novo Nordisk

Attention all Process Engineers and Scientists! It is not unusual to look for a new challenge, whether you are an experienced professional or a newly graduated candidate, but in this role you will also have a chance to enhance skills and experience in data analysis, process systems, descriptive and prescriptive analytics, by joining the company as a Process Engineer or Scientist positions at our production teams in Kalundborg, where you can be a part of our mission to improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide.

Your new role

We are looking for Process Engineers & Scientists who have an interest in understanding pharmaceutical processes, developing monitoring tools and analysing data for recommendations for improvements and development. Furthermore, you have an interest in business impact and understanding how interconnected decisions play a crucial role when manufacturing pharmaceuticals.

Specifically, you will have day-to day tasks, such as:

• Analysing large amounts of data for extracting correlation and causation for process understanding.
• Examining and understanding data from quality control (QC) analyses.
• Developing, maintaining, and recommending statistical process control charts for process monitoring.
• Using a science, data-based approach for quantifying process deviations.
• Utilizing a team-based approach for recommending process improvements-optimizations.
• Handling deviations when processes do not operate as intended.
• Writing and executing change requests to implement improvements including validation when required.
• Developing maintenance strategies to optimize running time.
• Coordinating with other process owners in the department to ensure optimal production capacity at all times.
• Taking part in cross-functional meetings to align and further develop processes across the production site.

These positions give you a great opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of manufacturing across the organization, in close collaboration with teach-transfer in Novo Nordisk.

We will match your profile with relevant roles depending on your level of experience and professional background. We work with positions that range from entry-level to senior process engineers and scientists.

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Your skills & qualifications for Process Engineer & Scientist roles

We are looking for Process Engineers or Scientists candidates that have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, natural science, mechanical engineering, production engineering or a related field.
• Solid experience in manufacturing, with GMP experience being an advantage.
• Ability to independently understand scientific principles required for manufacturing pharmaceutical substances related to the interaction of chemistry and equipment.
• Ability to monitor data and extract information.
• An appetite for connecting the understanding of process science to product quality.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Danish or other languages is considered a plus.

For both Process Scientist & Engineer roles it is key that you understand how to convey complex information to varying audiences and thereby, explain the purpose to get everyone onboard.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

About Site Kalundborg

At Novo Nordisk manufacturing hub in Kalundborg, we are growing. From 2022-2029 we will invest 60 billion DKK to expand existing facilities for the current and future portfolio within serious chronic diseases. This will establish additional capacity across the entire global value chain from manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) to packaging, with the vast majority being invested in API capacity. With the investment, more than 1200 new jobs will be created. This is your opportunity to be part of our journey and help establish the future factories of Novo Nordisk.

Today, our 4,500 employees at Novo Nordisk Kalundborg produce half of the world’s insulin and a number of biopharmaceutical products, and we are never standing still. Together, we make a difference every day for more than 40 million people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Our site is located a few minutes from the city, and just one stop with the train from the site. The train can also take you directly from the site to Copenhagen in around one hour.

Many newcomers find it easy to build a network of like-minded people coming from Denmark or internationals. Some can find a network through hobbies and sports, social network groups, colleagues or employees from other local businesses. Novo Nordisk Kalundborg

Apply and be matched to multiple job opportunities

When you apply to our pipeline, you will be considered for all Process Engineer & Scientist positions across CMC & Product Supply in site Kalundborg. If you prefer a specific production or business area, please indicate it in your CV, and we will do our best to find the right fit for you.

We’ll match your profile continuously with all suitable positions to ensure you don’t miss out on a life-changing career. This way you will automatically be considered as a potential match for all openings in the area across our factories.

We review applications continuously and if we identify a match, you will be invited for an interview. When an opportunity arises, we will reach out, 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, and we have a Hiring Manager who is interested in your profile.

We will keep your application for up to six months, ensuring the best opportunities to provide a strong match for open positions, unless you inform us that you wish to withdraw.

Looking for something different? We have multiple talent pipelines to offer diverse opportunities tailored to various skill sets and goals. If you still feel unsure, we cordially invite you to investigate which pathway aligns with your strengths and aspirations. Embrace the future and unlock your potential by exploring our pipelines: Novo Nordisk Talent Pipelines.

Checklist when applying

• Please answer the questions asked when you apply. We use your answers to identify a possible match between you and our open positions.
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More information

If you have questions about these roles, you are welcome to contact us on the following email: processengineeringdk@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

30 September 2025. (Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.)

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.