DCS IT Solution Manager, 800xA

Are you ready to shape the future of pharma manufacturing? We are seeking a talented and experienced 800xA IT Solution Manager to join our competent team of DCS IT Solution Managers. If you have a passion for automation solutions and system management and want to be part of our ambitious journey to digitalise and automate processes in our Pilot factories, where the insulin and GLP-1’s of the future is being produced, then this role is for you.

Apply now and be part of a collaborative team to develop and implement strong technical automation solutions for operational success. This is an attractive opportunity to combine operational and project-related work in the role as DCS IT Solution Manager, 800xA in Bagsværd.

Your new role

You will be part of a group with responsibility for our brand new 800xA system, which supports the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) production in our Pilot factories in Bagsværd. You will play a pivotal role in keeping the 800xA system operational and in compliance with Novo Nordisk requirements and thereby requirements from health authorities. You will be part of system upgrades as well as everyday operation and compliance tasks.

Stable and efficient automation systems are essential for us, in order, to develop and deliver new products to our patients. In this role your responsibilities will be:

• System Management (e.g., Manage Users, Configuration, Changes, Risks, Incidents)
• Process application code changes (e.g. update of Functional Specifications, Code review, Programming, Testing)
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics on the system and process application code
• IT Security management (e.g., system hardening, patches, and anti-malware)
• Continuity management (e.g., Monitoring of backups, Recovery) 
• Life Cycle Management (e.g., system upgrades, hardware upgrades)

You will update or develop system design documents (e.g., Functional Specification, Design Specification), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines for the system operational processes. Furthermore, you will work with Incident and Deviation Management and preparation of Change Requests. You will also perform annual User and Configuration Reviews as well as annual System Evaluations.

Your skills and qualifications

In this role you will work with the 800xA technology; hence it will be an advantage if you have experience with the 800xA technology or other equivalent DCS technologies. You have a great passion for working with DCS and IT system management and a natural curiosity for optimisations and opportunities.

To succeed in the role, you have:

• A BSc or MSc within Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field
• Knowledge of Process Control and associated documentation e.g. PID’s, control strategies, S88  
• Knowledge of server and IT infrastructure management e.g., patching, performance monitoring, network setup

Our work is performed according to GMP; hence it is expected that you possess a systematic approach to your tasks which you can plan and finalise. It is important that you ensure and initiate tasks even if they have not been assigned to you, and we expect you to take responsibility for your own and the team's goals.

As person, you have a positive can-do attitude, you are solution-oriented and enjoys taking initiative and being proactive in your approach. Due to your communication and collaboration abilities, you are a trusted and well-liked collaborator among our stakeholders. You have a high energy level and the ability to spread enthusiasm and positive energy to those around you.

Your new area 

As part of the Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Product and Process Development organisation, CMC Pilots is the preferred partner for Drug Product and API production supporting clinical trials, enabling product development, and ensuring smooth process transfer to commercial production.

In the IT & Automation team we work with implementing large- and small-scale automation solutions, ensuring stable and efficient operation of our IT & automation systems, keeping the systems in compliance, and ensuring data availability in our 6 Pilot factories. The team consists of 8 highly competent DCS IT Solution Managers, working across different DCS technologies. 

What we offer

• Great professional and individual development opportunities in a large global organization
• Extensive responsibilities in an empowering culture
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement plans, as well as opportunities for.

 Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

More information

If you have any question to the position, please feel free to contact Mads Jensen on phone +45 3079 4650. 

Deadline

January 12th, 2026.

You don’t need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few lines outlining your motivation for the role and your approach to working with DCS/800xA technologies. 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We’re 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.