Department Manager for Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) at Novo Nordisk EngineeringIf you’re energised by electrical and instrumentation engineering and you thrive on combining people leadership with project execution, we’d love to hear from you!
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
We are looking for a Department Manager to join one of our Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) departments. As part of our E&I organisation, you will divide your time between project execution and department management, ensuring both successful project delivery and the continued development of your team.
Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) plays a key role in designing and delivering safe, reliable, and efficient pharmaceutical production facilities. Our work connects the physical production process with the systems that monitor, control, and safeguard it throughout the entire engineering lifecycle, from conceptual and detailed design to procurement, construction support, testing, commissioning, and qualification.
Your contribution will be important in developing people, strengthening technical excellence, and supporting the continued growth of our E&I capabilities as demand for complex pharmaceutical engineering solutions increases.
Location Denmark - Kalundborg Experience Over 10 years Department E&I KA & CPHHow you might spend your days
As a Department Manager, you’ll be:
- Leading and developing a team of approximately 11 employees and consultants
- Contributing to projects while providing technical and managerial leadership
- Managing resource allocation across projects and portfolios
- Driving employee, discipline, and competency development together with senior specialists
- Strengthening collaboration with colleagues in Denmark and Bangalore, India
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- Skilled at bringing people together around a common purpose
- Result-oriented with a structured and proactive approach to leadership
- Focused on employee growth, engagement, and development
- Able to build strong professional relationships with customers and stakeholders
- Agile and comfortable prioritising in a dynamic project environment
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- You have at least 5 years of leadership experience
- You hold a BSc or MSc within Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related discipline
- You are fluent in written and spoken Danish and English
- You have knowledge of GMP and GEP requirements
Life at NNE
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.
We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously developing our people and the way we work together. We do not expect you to know it all from day one, and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support your long-term growth.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is 19th November 2026
Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Contact Director Jannick Kartman at +45 3075 5575.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring:
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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