IT System Manager

Are you motivated by working with complex Manufacturing IT solutions with high quality mindset?

Does it drive you, to be part of a team where the focus is on the right competencies and motivation to get tasks executed in a timely fashion to the required level of quality? Here no two days are alike.

Apply today and help us ensure the systems behind life-saving medicines run smoothly and play a vital role in maintaining compliance and quality in pharmaceutical production.

Your new role

As IT System Manager, you'll be responsible for the operation of IT Manufacturing solutions used in our production plant. Your role is critical in ensuring our systems meet regulatory requirements while supporting efficient, high-quality production that reaches patients worldwide.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Implementing changes to ensure continuous compliance with authority expectations, IT-security requirements, GAMP5, GMP and other regulatory standards
• Writing and approving change requests, test protocols and instructions to maintain system integrity
• Contributing to incident management and systematic problem solving within an ITIL framework
• Leading quality activities such as risk assessments to safeguard patient safety
• Presenting IT systems during audits and inspections with confidence and clarity
• Coordinating activities with different stakeholders to manage maintenance and system changes effectively
• Identifying improvements and optimizing processes using LEAN tools to drive efficiency
• Participating in projects where you help ensure new IT systems meet user and GMP requirements

This role requires physical presence in Kalundborg, Denmark.

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & 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.

You'll join the IT Team covering two facilities in Kalundborg, Denmark. We are part of GMS API IT, a central IT organisation with approximately 170 colleagues across Denmark and the US. Our team of 18 employees runs and maintains production IT solutions including PCS/DCS system "SattLine", MES/MOM system "LMES" (Local Manufacturing Execution System), and several PLC-controlled dedicated equipment. We work closely with our colleagues in the Automation/OT team to support our facilities with compliance, IT security and daily operation.

Your skills & qualifications

As our new colleague, you'll bring technical expertise combined with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. We're looking for someone who fulfils several of the following:

• An MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or Computer Science, or a BSc degree within the same areas supplemented by 1-2 years' experience
• An interest in working with and developing skills in automation systems (MES, DCS, PLC)
• Strong ability to convey complex information to varying audiences and explain the purpose to get everyone onboard
• An appetite for solving complex problems to reach feasible, applicable solutions
• A strong quality mindset and analytical approach to challenges
• Knowledge or experience with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library – ServiceNow) is an advantage
• Fluency in English (speech and writing) is required. Working proficiency in Danish is considered a strong advantage

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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.

Contact & Deadline

If you have questions about the position, please contact Charlotte Olsen (CTEO@Novonordisk.com) or Kenneth Sørensen (KTHS@Novonordisk.com)

Apply no later than 22nd of June 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.