Job Description

Are you motivated by data‑driven problem solving and optimisation in pharmaceutical production? As an Associate Process Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving API purification processes in a fast‑paced, high‑impact production environment. This maternity cover offers hands‑on experience in a truly global organisation.

Your new role

As an Associate Process Engineer, you will support daily operations and continuous improvement activities within API purification. Working closely with production, engineering and quality stakeholders, you will help ensure stable, compliant and efficient processes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Analysing production data to support systematic problem solving and root‑cause analysis
• Contributing to optimisation and improvement projects within purification processes
• Supporting equipment and process performance in daily operations
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to manage tasks, priorities and deadlines
• Supporting documentation, validation activities and GMP compliance

You will receive structured training and on‑the‑job learning, enabling you to develop strong process understanding and technical capabilities in a complex production environment.

Your new department

You will join the Purification Plant within Diabetes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (DAPI), located at the Kalundborg site. The department plays a critical role in the purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients and contributes to supplying more than half of the world’s insulin. You will be part of a dedicated process support team responsible for supporting equipment and processes related to column purification, UFDF, protein modification, precipitation and centrifugation in a dynamic production setup.

Your skills and qualifications

We imagine that you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biotechnology, mechanical engineering or a related field
• Experience or strong interest in data analysis within a manufacturing or production environment
• Understanding of pharmaceutical or biochemical production equipment and processes
• Structured, quality‑focused mindset with ability to work independently
• Full English proficiency plus Danish or willingness to learn

As a person, you thrive in an environment where priorities can change, and you approach your tasks with energy, structure and a positive attitude.

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.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 499,600 to 734,400.
The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short‑term and/or long‑term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Hiring Managers Benjamin Christensen (+45-30756594) or Mathias Nielsen (+45-30777264)

Deadline:
21 June 2026

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.