Project management emerging professionals at Novo Nordisk Engineering
Are you a
newly graduated engineer looking to build a career in project management? Our two-year
program for professionals early in their career offers a unique opportunity
to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical engineering sector through
structured job rotations.
Who we are
We are a leading pharma engineering company shaping the future of API pharma engineering globally. Leveraging the expertise of 2,000+ employees across Denmark, India, and the US, we design, build and optimise pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are essential to the health and well-being of patients everywhere.
Our success is driven by passion, innovation, and collaboration — with our customers and across our teams and disciplines. If you share our dedication to a noble cause and our passion for API pharma engineering, then NNE is the place for you.
About the role
As an
emerging professional, you will rotate through departments in our project
management area, gaining hands-on experience in in the pharmaceutical
engineering sector. Over two years, you will develop an understanding of
planning, execution, quality, compliance, and HSE while working alongside
industry professionals. Through structured training, leadership courses, and
real-world project exposure, you will build the skills needed to work within
project management. This role is ideal for ambitious graduates eager to grow in
a dynamic, high-impact environment.
| Location |
Kalundborg or Virum |
| Experience |
Minimum 1 Year |
| Department |
Project Management |
How you might spend your days
As an emerging professional, you’ll experience three rotations (8 months each): Work across key
departments, including Project Management, Project Quality Management,
Engineering management, Construction management, C&Q management, Contract
management and Site HSE:
- Cross-Functional Learning: Gain a deep understanding of project execution, planning, and controls
- Professional Development: Participate in a structured development program with both on-the-job learning and leadership courses
- Networking & Social Events: Connect with peers and industry experts through monthly gatherings
- Career Growth: A clear path to a key role in a high-impact industry
Who you are
We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the results we achieve as a team. As a person, you are:
- Curious and eager to learn – Open to new challenges and driven to develop new skills
- Ambitious and adaptable – Thrive in a dynamic, project-driven environment
- Proactive problem-solver – Take initiative and approach challenges with a structured mindset
- Good at communication and collaboration – Work well in teams and engage effectively with stakeholders
- Detail-oriented and analytical – Able to manage complex tasks with precision
- Interested in project management – Motivated to build a career in managing engineering projects
- Resilient and positive-minded – Handle challenges with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
What you bring to the role
In all positions, there are some things that are preferred, and others, a bonus. If you do not meet all the qualifications listed below, you are welcome to offer alternative experience that you think would be valuable in this role:
- Newly graduated from a technical university with a M Sc or B Sc degree
- Fluent in English, written and oral
Why choose NNE?
NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.
At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based
environment shaped by close collaboration and strong professional communities.
We are, at our core, a people business and, as such, committed to continuously
developing our people and the way we work together.
We do not expect you to know it all from day one,
and we truly believe a great start makes a real difference. We therefore
welcome new colleagues with our award-nominated onboarding programme, supported
by a range of in-house talent and development initiatives designed to support
your long-term growth.
You can read more about the benefits we offer here.
Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.
Deadline of application is
10th May 2026
Questions before applying? Please contact one of our current emerging professionals Johan Christian Jespersen on +45 41 39
16 27 or Laura Østergård Buhl on +45 41 39 15 25 between 9 and 15
during weekdays.
Please
note that we kindly ask you to refrain from contacting us through WhatsApp or
calling with questions regarding the match between your competences and the
position. As stated above, we welcome you to send your application if you
believe your experience and qualification could match the position even though
they do not check all the boxes in the job posting.
Please note:
- We only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system
- You do not need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV
- We invite to interviews on a running basis.
Fair hiring
At NNE, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all job applicants. To maintain fairness, we request that you refrain from including a personal photo in your CV.
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