Team Manager with project manager skills for Bagsværd

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Team Manager in Proteins, LAB Assay Optimization & Contaminants (PLOC)...

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader with solid project management skills to head a team of 7 talented laboratory technicians. If you are passionate about leadership and project management? Then join us!

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by building workflows, supporting team development, and ensuring the smooth delivery of projects. Therefore, being a team player with good collaboration skills is crucial, along with having a proactive and self-driven attitude. We work closely together and what we deliver is critical for our customers.

Welcome to PLOC...

PLOC is part of GAIA, Global Assay Innovation & Automation with more than 100 amazing colleagues worldwide working to develop, optimize, align and automate QC methods to bring new products into production and advance our product quality control with higher throughput.

You will become a part of the PLOC department, which focuses on developing analytical methods for Enzyme contaminants and Chemical/Physical methods, and optimizing microbiological tests for live active bacteria.

The department consists of 19 dedicated colleagues, including scientists, lab technicians, and student workers, who values collaboration and a great deal of fun in the daily work. Your team consists of 7 lab technicians and 2 student workers. Besides your team there are 3 specialized teams working on Live Active Bacteria, Enzyme Contaminants and Chemistry.

Your workplace is based in Bagsværd, and you will report directly to the Senior Department Manager.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

Leading a dedicated team and driving innovation. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will manage and coordinate projects — both within the team and towards QC in close collaboration with the Scientists. You will ensure that deliverables meet deadlines and standards. By combining clear priorities your leadership will play a key role in achieving our goals while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

As a Team Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Daily team management including planning, prioritizing, and allocating resources for ongoing tasks and projects
• Motivating your team by fostering a positive and engaging work environment that supports growth and innovation
• Ensuring the onboarding and long-term professional development of laboratory technicians
• Process improvement by optimizing laboratory workflows and ensuring efficient operations
• Driving projects by close collaboration with scientists and cross-departmental teams to deliver PLOC projects on time
• Strategic contributions by playing an active role in the departments strategy and leadership initiatives
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment that supports collaboration and continuous improvement

Additionally, we value:

• If you thrive in a leadership role while understanding the technical aspects
• Strong organizational skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• The ability to foster collaboration and maintain a positive team culture
• A proactive and self-driven attitude with a natural sense of urgency

Application deadline: October 19th, 2025. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Contact details: Senior Department Manager Berit Borup-Larsen at [email protected].

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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