Job Description

What if you could earn a master's degree and build real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing experience at the same time? In Kalundborg, you can do exactly that – combining advanced studies at DTU with hands-on process engineering work that impacts millions of patients globally.

Your new role

This is a unique four-year opportunity where education meets industry experience. As a part-time Process Engineer, you'll apply what you learn in the classroom directly to pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges – and vice versa.

The position will be located at our large production site in Kalundborg and your role will focus on data analysis, process systems and analytics that drive continuous improvement. Day-to-day, you will:

• Analyse large amounts of data to extract correlations and causation for deeper process understanding
• Analyse and interpret data from quality control (QC) analyses to ensure the highest standards
• Develop, maintain, and recommend statistical process control charts for real-time process monitoring
• Apply a science and data-based approach to quantify process deviations and identify root causes
• Work collaboratively with teams to recommend process improvements and optimisations
• Learn how interconnected decisions impact business outcomes in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Develop monitoring tools that enhance our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality medicines

Throughout your four years, you'll gain expertise in process thinking, work with chemistry and biochemistry at industrial scale, and graduate with both a master's degree and substantial professional experience.

About the education

As a student on the Biomanufacturing study line at DTU Campus Kalundborg, you'll become part of a fast-expanding industry of chemical and biochemical production. Taught by leading experts and professors, you'll learn to run a factory and work with all industrial processes – from development and improvements to embedding new technology and digitalised optimisations. The programme consists of 120 ECTS points over four years, equipping you with strong engineering knowledge and an innovative mindset.

Please make sure to apply for the Industry Master of Science in Engineering within Biomanufacturing at DTU, before you apply for the position at Novo Nordisk. To be considered for the part-time job as Process Engineer at Novo Nordisk, you need to have a conditional admission letter from DTU.

You can read more about the study line and application requirements at: Studyline in Biomanufacturing - Industry MSc in Engineering, Kalundborg (dtu.dk)

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

This opportunity is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to combine academic excellence with industrial experience. To succeed, you'll need:

• A recent BSc or BEng in chemical engineering, biotechnology, process engineering or similar discipline
• A conditional admission to the Biomanufacturing - Industry MSc in Engineering programme at DTU Campus Kalundborg (you must apply to DTU before applying for this position and attach this admission letter for you to be taken into consideration)
• Ability to analyse data independently and extract meaningful insights
• An appetite for solving complex problems using a systems approach to manage complexity and reach feasible, applicable solutions
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English – you'll need to convey complex information to varying audiences and get everyone onboard
• Curiosity to learn and eagerness to start a career within pharmaceutical manufacturing

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.

Checklist before applying

Before you apply for this position at Novo Nordisk, please ensure:

• You have been conditionally admitted to the Biomanufacturing - Industry MSc in Engineering at DTU Campus Kalundborg. Please attach your conditional admission letter to your application.

More information

For further information, please contact Lea Skaanning, Academia Partner at LVHS@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

1st of April 2026.

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.