Project Director of CAPEX Facility Expansion

Location: Denmark (relocation to Japan required)
Are you passionate about leading large-scale projects? Do you have the expertise to manage cross-organisational and multicultural teams? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Project Director.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to manage the successful execution of our CAPEX facility expansion in Japan. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our operations in Japan, one of our largest and most dynamic markets. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.
About the Role:
In this strategically important role, you will oversee the construction of the facility expansion of our existing manufacturing facility in Japan and the establishment of essential infrastructure and manufacturing lines to support our growing portfolio in the Japanese market.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, manage a diverse project team, and ensure the successful delivery of all project objectives, including quality, compliance, and budget management.
Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing an execution strategy by translating the overall area strategy into operational goals for successful project delivery, ensuring the fulfilment of the project plan and objectives.

• Building a strong project execution team and working closely with key stakeholders and managing relationships with local construction companies and external partners.

• Overseeing project budgeting, timelines, and project performance indicators.

• Ensuring all necessary local permits and approvals are obtained and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

• Fruitfully working with external vendors in Japan.

If you are not already located in Japan, the role can initially be based in Søborg, Denmark, or virtually from other locations for approx. 1 year. The job will require relocation to Japan for approx. 3 years in the project execution phase.
Qualifications:
We realise that few people are experts at everything. But if you can nod your head at the following attributes, then you could be the person we are looking for:

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant project execution experience.

• A successful track record of leading large-scale investment projects (>500 million DKK).

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Experience leading cross-organizational and multicultural project teams in a complex environment.

• A relevant project management certification, such as PMP, is preferred.

• Demonstrated cultural intelligence and adaptability, with the ability to build effective, diverse teams.

• Experience in regulated industries with knowledge of compliance and quality standards.

Novo Nordisk will help with the practical aspect of relocation, but it is a prerequisite for employment that you can obtain permission to work in Japan.
About the department
Local Manufacturing is a part of Finished Product Manufacturing (FPM) in Novo Nordisk Product Supply. With over 800 employees working across five sites located in Russia, Algeria, Iran, and Japan, we are dedicated to delivering life-saving medicines to people with diabetes and other chronic diseases. We operate in regions with unique conditions, where we adapt to diverse cultures, infrastructures, and political landscapes. We think and act with a sole approach that is agile, innovative, and entrepreneurial, while maintaining the high quality and safety standards that Novo Nordisk is known for.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
For further information, please contact our Corporate Vice President, Local Manufacturing - PS FPM (PSQ&IT), Nicolai Foss at [email protected] or +45 30756831.
Deadline
If you are interested in this exciting, we encourage you to apply.
The job ad deadline is 29th of September.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
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.