Project Manager with global impact for Site Hørsholm

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 Project Manager with global impact...

Are you passionate about delivering meaningful results as well as leading and building strong, collaborative project teams? Then you could be our new colleague?

We are looking for an experienced project manager who thrives on making real impact, on achieving outstanding results and fostering a supportive and dynamic environment for all stakeholders involved.

At Novonesis we continuously improve our food safety standards and culture to ensure that our products are safe in use and of high quality. As a project manager you will take charge of projects that strengthen the food safety culture and that set the food safety standards, in direct collaboration with senior management and global stakeholders covering all production sites.

Welcome to Food & Beverage and Planetary Health Quality...

You will be part of a team responsible for product and supplier quality as well as food safety standards within Novonesis. Our team ensures compliance and the right quality levels for commercial products and raw materials in the Food & Beverage and Planetary Health industries. We value performance, differences and innovation. We inspire each other and support our stakeholders all around Novonesis in various ways to drive quality performance and mindset.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Deliver results by taking full accountability for executing projects and programs to meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead decisively by defining and implementing clear project structures based on our project framework, including scope, goals, budgets, action plans and reporting.
• Drive success by managing risks, enforce deadlines, and maintain focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders by using strategic communication and influence to align stakeholders and overcome challenges.
• Foster performance by building a results-oriented culture within your project teams, empowering members to push boundaries and excel.

To succeed you must hold:

• Extensive experience: At least 5 years of project and/or program management experience. If this is from the food, pharma, or biotech industries it is seen as an advance but not a requirement.
• IPMA® certified, PRINCE2® certified or equivalent.
• Proven track record: Demonstrated success in managing global projects and delivering tangible results.
• Master of execution: Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with a focus on delivering outcomes.
• Master of change management: Drive change by acknowledging people as a key success factor.
• Decisive communicator: Strong, clear communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels and cultures.
• Leadership excellence: Confidence to make decisions, maintain composure under pressure, and provide clear direction.

Application deadline: March 4th, 2026. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Contact details: Director for Food & Beverage and Planetary Health Quality Robert van der Lans at RVDL@novonesis.com.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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