Senior Outsourcing Manager

Novo Nordisk

. Manage outsourcing projects within drug substance and chemical synthesis .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeBagsværd • DenmarkSenior💰 DKK 742,600 - DKK 1,091,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing outsourcing projects within drug substance and chemical synthesis, with a strong understanding of the R&D value chain and drug development processes. Proficient in stakeholder management, contract negotiations, and building collaborative partnerships in a highly regulated industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MSc Or PhD In Chemistry4–6+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical IndustryUnderstanding Of cGMP RequirementsExperience With CMO/CDMO CollaborationExcellent Stakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Drug Development ProcessesOutsourcing Project ManagementContract NegotiationChemical SynthesisIntellectual Property Protection

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProactive Work EthicAbility To Build TrustInformal LeadershipAbility To Manage Multiple Tasks

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHighly Regulated IndustryR&D Value ChainCollaborative Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage outsourcing projects within drug substance and chemical synthesis
Lead outsourcing projects from initiation to completion
Ensure Novo and its CMO partners work as one team
Select and approve CMOs and build collaborative external partnerships
Negotiate and maintain relevant agreements with Contract Managers
Protect Novo’s intellectual property rights
Deliver high-quality assessments on time
Bring colleagues across Novo together using informal leadership to influence decisions and drive progress
Lead complex projects with colleagues and external partners
Collaborate with Global Research, Quality, Regulatory, Chemical Development, Manufacturing Development, Purchasing and Commercial Manufacturing
Support Novo’s drug development pipeline and strategic CMO collaborations

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or another relevant life science
4–6+ years of experience from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or another highly regulated industry
Strong understanding of the R&D value chain, drug development processes and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements
Experience with outsourcing and CMO/CDMO collaboration
Ideally, experience with contract negotiations
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to navigate a complex, interdisciplinary organisation
Ability to create structure, turn information into clear presentations and build trust across functions and with external partners
Proactive, positive and independent way of working
Ability to manage several tasks at once in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and/or long-term incentives may be included
Other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks
Broad organisational exposure across the drug development value chain
Chance to build new skills while working with experts inside and outside Novo
Team support to perform at your best
Inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity