Facility Utilities Manager
CMC & Product Supply
Aseptic Manufacturing, Kalundborg

Keep production running, patients safe, and systems performing at their best.

Do you want to play a central role in the operation and development of facilities and utilities at one of Denmark’s largest production sites? We are seeking an experienced Facility Utilities Manager for our aseptic production facility in Kalundborg, who can ensure stable daily operations and drive long‑term strategic development.

 

Your new role

As Facility Utilities Manager, you'll be the backbone of our production operations – ensuring that critical utility, facility, and HVAC systems run seamlessly every day. You'll lead a skilled team of craftsmen and technicians, optimize utility operations, and ensure we meet the highest standards of compliance and safety.

 

Day-to-day, your tasks will include:

Coordinating and prioritizing maintenance activities of validated utility, facility, and HVAC systems to ensure uninterrupted production Monitoring utility supply and proactively managing any operational challenges Ensuring full compliance with operational, occupational health, and safety standards Leading, coaching, and developing a team of skilled craftsmen and technicians Optimizing utility operations to support production needs and enhance efficiency Collaborating closely with production departments to align utility performance with manufacturing goals Building strong partnerships with suppliers and contractors to maintain service excellence

 

Your new department

You’ll be part of Production Support that has the responsibility for the facility and supply of clean-/industrial utility for the production. Furthermore, we have our project management office, being responsible for all our major investment projects. We are organised in 3 teams occupying 50 engaged colleagues.

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Within CMC & Product Supply, our facility and utility operations are critical enablers of production excellence. Your work will directly support large-scale manufacturing, ensuring the infrastructure and systems that power our production run reliably and efficiently. You'll be part of a team committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

 

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an experienced Facility Utilities Manager with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership capabilities. You'll bring with you:

A Bachelor's degree in Facility/Utility Management, Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a similar discipline Minimum 5 years of experience with facility and utility operations and management, preferably within large-scale production environments Leadership experience managing craftsman teams, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop technical talent Strong technical and operational understanding of facility/utility areas, including energy and utility solutions A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to operational compliance and safety standards Excellent stakeholder management skills to work effectively with production departments, suppliers, and contractors Fluency in both English and Danish

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

 

More information

You are welcome to contact Director Torben Ugleholdt by phone +45 30754712.

 

Deadline

18th of February 2026

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

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.