Are you passionate about environmental protection and sustainability? Also, are you keen on working in a dynamic pilot production unit responsible for producing the APIs of the future? 
 

If yes, you might be our new Environmental Steward. 
 

Join us today for a life-changing career! Get introduced to CMC API Pilots and meet our employees by visiting our career site.

 

The position
We are currently seeking a dedicated Environmental Steward to join our API Pilot Production Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and driving environmental initiatives and awareness across a number of facilities within the unit. 
 

Your tasks will include:

Defining annual environmental targets. Monitoring and reporting environmental data (ethanol waste, emissions, raw material consumption, etc.) to ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations Taking part in environmental (ISO 14001) inspections Providing project support by performing environmental assessments of new equipment, chemicals, processes and modifications to the facilities Handling environmental incidents to ensure adequate control and correction Driving Circular-for-zero initiatives to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental footprint of the production unit Conducting training to ensure that employees understand and adhere to the company's environmental policies

 

You will be working closely with the production teams, support teams, other Environmental Stewards, the Environmental Coordinator, as well as the Environmental Advisor in the unit. Your tasks will generally consist of a combination of desk, collaborative, and coordination work. 

 

Qualifications 
To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

A Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization Ideally, proven experience in environmental management within a regulated production environment Fluency in English, both written and spoken

 

On a personal level, you are structured, reliable, and can pay attention to detail. You are self-driven and self-motivated, with a strong "can-do" attitude. You work well as part of a team but also excel in environments where you need to work independently and take initiative. You are eager to engage with the production teams and curious to understand the daily operations of the facilities.

 

About the department

As part of Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mind-set. We are 350+ employees in the Chemical Manufacturing & Control (CMC) API Pilots Production, divided into eight departments, 22 facilities, and two locations. Our task is to scale up processes and produce APIs for toxicological and clinical studies. We are part of the Novo Nordisk Product Supply, Quality & IT (PSQIT) organization, responsible for manufacturing and distributing products to markets and patients all over the world.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

 

Contact

If you have any question, do not hesitate to reach out to hiring manager Mads Berthinus Pedersen at +45 3444 2523.
 
Deadline

15 May 2025

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.