M2 IT Responsible

   

Take full ownership of IT systems that support life-saving medicine production, and be the bridge between technology, compliance, and patient impact.

 

Your new role

As IT Responsible, you'll have end-to-end accountability for IT systems used in our production plant. You'll be the central point for system lifecycle management, compliance, and operational stability – ensuring that every system meets both business needs and stringent regulatory standards in a GMP environment.

 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

 

• Holding overall accountability for assigned IT systems throughout their entire lifecycle, from implementation through operation, changes, and decommissioning
• Ensuring continuous compliance with authority expectations, GMP, GAMP5, and IT security requirements
• Owning and approving key system documentation, including URS, risk assessments, SOPs, and system governance documentation
• Acting as the primary escalation point for system-related issues, risks, and compliance topics
• Coordinating and approving changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities in collaboration with System Managers and stakeholders
• Managing effective incident handling and problem resolution in alignment with ITIL principles
• Participating in audits and inspections, presenting IT systems to internal and external auditors
• Contributing to projects to ensure new or changed IT systems meet user, business, and regulatory requirements
• Driving continuous improvements to system usage, compliance, and processes across IT, automation, and production teams

 

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, M2 in Kalundborg, part of the central IT organisation DD&IT PS API M2 & PPV IT Operations. We support production plants with compliant and stable IT/OT solutions. Our team consists of System Managers, IT Responsibles, and IT Infrastructure specialists who work closely with Production, Automation, and related departments across NNKA. Our production IT landscape includes PCS/DCS systems (e.g. SattLine), MES/MOM solutions (PROCOS), PLC-controlled equipment, and supporting IT platforms.

 

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an IT Responsible who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and builds trust across organisational boundaries. You're proactive, quality-driven, and motivated by continuous improvement.

 

You'll bring with you:

 

• MSc or BSc degree in IT, Automation, Computer Science, or similar – or equivalent experience
• Experience with IT systems in a GMP-regulated production environment
• Strong understanding of system ownership, compliance, and governance
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear messages for different stakeholders
• Structured and analytical approach with a strong quality mindset
• Experience or familiarity with ITIL processes (e.g. Incident, Problem, Change Management)
• Fluency in English; 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

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development, and we offer a workplace where you can grow both professionally and personally, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

Contact & Deadline:

For ore information contact Senior Manager, Mikkel Trust on QWMT@Novonordisk.com, for further information about the position.

 

Apply before the 8th of May. 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.