Senior Project Manager - QC Laboratory
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About the Role
Novo Nordisk seeks a Senior Project Manager for QC Laboratory to lead technology transfer, analytical method transfer, and laboratory readiness for the KSA localization program. The role involves coordinating with local partner SaudiBIO, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing milestones.
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Responsibilities
- Act as Work Package Owner for the QC Laboratory, representing Novo Nordisk towards SaudiBIO
- Coordinate QC Laboratory technology transfer and analytical method transfer activities
- Support QC Laboratory design, setup, qualification and validation readiness
- Provide guidance, training and mentoring to the local partner in line with Novo Nordisk standards
- Safeguard compliance with EU GMP, Novo Nordisk Quality requirements and local regulatory expectations
- Manage milestones, risks and interfaces with other work packages
- Support the QC Laboratory ramp up until stable routine operation is achieved
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering or similar discipline
- Strong experience within QC Laboratories, including analytical methods, validation and GMP compliance
- Proven experience with technology transfer and QC Laboratory readiness
- Solid project management experience in complex, multi stakeholder environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
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The Position
- This is a senior position within Quality Control Laboratory, dedicated to the Novo Nordisk KSA localization program.
- As Senior Project Manager – QC Laboratory, you will act as Work Package Owner (WPO) for the QC Laboratory aseptic manufacturing scope.
- You will support our local partner SaudiBIO in technology transfer, laboratory readiness, analytical method transfer and ramp up of operations.
Day to day Your Tasks Will Include
- Acting as Work Package Owner for the QC Laboratory, representing Novo Nordisk towards SaudiBIO.
- Coordinating QC Laboratory technology transfer and analytical method transfer activities.
- Supporting QC Laboratory design, setup, qualification and validation readiness.
- Providing guidance, training and mentoring to the local partner in line with Novo Nordisk standards.
- Safeguarding compliance with EU GMP, Novo Nordisk Quality requirements and local regulatory expectations.
- Managing milestones, risks and interfaces with other work packages.
- Supporting the QC Laboratory ramp up until stable routine operation is achieved.
Your Skills & Qualifications
- An advanced degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Strong experience within QC Laboratories, including analytical methods, validation and GMP compliance.
- Proven experience with technology transfer and QC Laboratory readiness.
- Solid project management experience in complex, multi stakeholder environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across functions and partners.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Working at Novo Nordisk
- Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases.
- For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long term health.
- When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.
What We Offer
- Opportunities to learn and develop are all around us.
- Benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.
Deadline
- 7 July 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).
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