Department Manager R&D Quality Operational Excellence

Category: Quality

Location:Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

• People and resource management by driving direction and strategy for the department. You will maintain a balanced focus on the short- and long-term goals and drive the team's ability to effectively translate business priorities into operational plans. Additionally, you will ensure the individual development of the team members through regular feedback, performance evaluations, and other developmental activities.
• Guiding towards Process Excellence in R&D and enhancing Quality Management Reviews. This role involves driving continuous improvement and fostering innovation for effective and efficient quality processes.
• Streamlining processes for integration activities of acquisitions within Development organization to ensure successful integration process for R&D Quality.
• Driving cultural transformation through effective change management to position the Quality function as an active partner for Line of Business stakeholders.
• Leading the department in line with Novo Nordisk Way.

• A Master’s degree in a natural scientific field or similar.
• Managerial experience (min. 3 years,)
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with Quality Management System (QMS) and solid knowledge of Gx P and guidelines within drug development
• Experience of LEAN and process improvement
• Experience with collaboration across professional and regional borders
• Extensive experience with communication and presentations.