Job Description

IT Responsible

Location: Hjørring, Denmark
Contract: Temporary, 12 months

Are you motivated by working at the intersection of IT, OT and pharmaceutical production?

Do you enjoy solving technical challenges in a highly regulated environment where reliable IT systems are critical to daily manufacturing operations?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work closely with experienced IT and OT colleagues while developing your knowledge of production IT?

If so, you could be our new IT Responsiblein Hjørring.

The position

As our IT Responsible, you will join a team responsible for supporting the computerised systems and equipment that enable our production environment to operate reliably and in compliance with GMP requirements.

You will work closely with Production and experienced IT and OT colleagues, supporting existing production systems as well as contributing to projects involving new and existing IT solutions.

As this is a 12-month temporary position, we recognise that becoming fully trained as an IT Responsible within Novo Nordisk takes time. You will therefore work alongside experienced colleagues while building your knowledge of our systems, processes and requirements.

From the beginning, however, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your existing IT or OT experience.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands on IT support to our production environment and supporting the resolution of IT related incidents and system issues
• Troubleshooting computerised production systems and helping ensure reliable system availability
• Supporting projects involving the implementation and development of IT systems and solutions within production
• Contributing to system upgrades, implementations and change control activities
• Supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) activities within a GMP-regulated environment
• Supporting patching, data integrity and lifecycle management activities for computerised systems and equipment
• Working closely with experienced IT Responsibles, OT colleagues, Production and Quality to ensure systems remain compliant and fit for purpose
• Contributing to deviations and other quality-related activities associated with computerised systems

Once appropriately trained, the position will also form part of the team's on-call rotation, currently expected to be approximately one week in every eight.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree within IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Automation or another relevant technical or scientific discipline
• Experience working with IT and/or OT systems, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience with or knowledge of SCADA systems and server environments
• Exposure to PLC and HMI environments would be advantageous
• Experience working with computerised systems in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of Computer System Validation (CSV), system lifecycle management and/or change control processes
• An understanding of GMP/GxP and data integrity principles, or experience from another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Previous pharmaceutical experience is advantageous but is not essential. We are also interested in candidates from other regulated industries, including biotechnology, medical devices and food manufacturing, where you have gained relevant experience working with controlled systems and processes.

You do not need to have previously held the title of IT Responsible. We are interested in candidates with the right technical foundation and mindset who are motivated to develop their knowledge within our production IT environment.

About you

You are hands on and enjoy getting close to the systems and operations you support. You approach technical problems in a structured way and remain calm when issues need to be resolved in a production environment.

You take proactive ownership of your work, are comfortable challenging when necessary and can adapt as priorities and requirements change. You are able to work independently while also recognising when collaboration with experienced colleagues, Production, Quality or other technical specialists is needed.

Most importantly, you have an interest in working within a highly regulated environment where IT reliability, quality and compliance directly support pharmaceutical manufacturing.

About the department

You will join a technically diverse organisation in Hjørring comprising experienced IT and OT professionals who work closely with our production areas.

The team includes IT Responsibles and OT Engineers with experience ranging from relatively new colleagues through to highly experienced specialists. This provides a strong environment for knowledge sharing and professional development.

Our team operates as a production support function and works closely with manufacturing operations. We are responsible for helping ensure the IT and OT systems supporting production remain reliable, compliant and capable of meeting both current and future requirements.

The position is based on-site in Hjørring, Denmark, reflecting the close connection between the role, our production environment and the systems you will support.

Why Novo Nordisk

This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience at the intersection of IT, OT and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will work with computerised systems that directly support production while gaining exposure to system lifecycle management, GMP requirements, validation and technical projects. You will be surrounded by experienced IT and OT colleagues and have the opportunity to develop your expertise within a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.

We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is 570,200 to 838,100 DKK, depending on experience and qualifications.

Incentives and benefits

Novo Nordisk offers a competitive remuneration package appropriate to the position and location, together with benefits in accordance with local policies and practices.

What we offer

There is more than a career waiting for you at Novo Nordisk. We offer the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to improving the lives of millions of people living with serious chronic diseases.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, develop your technical and professional capabilities and gain exposure to a complex global organisation where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are central to the way we work.

Please note that this position is a 12-month temporary role based on-site in Hjørring, Denmark

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.