Vice President /Head of Local Manufacturing plant in Tehran, IranLocation: Tehran, Iran (with possibility for base in Dubai, United Arab Emirates)Are you ready to make a significant impact on the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic diseases? Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Vice President to oversee and lead our manufacturing operations in Iran.The position can be based out of Dubai, with regular travels to the site in Iran. The role does not only offer the chance to make a significant impact on our operations in Iran but also serves as a stepping stone to a promising international career within Novo Nordisk.The positionIn this role, you will be responsible for the overall performance of a modern site, which employs 130 people and uses state-of-the-art technology to produce life-changing medicines for patients. You will ensure the achievement of business objectives, compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintenance of a strong safety and quality culture. You will be part of Local Manufacturing management, a team of senior leaders responsible for all local manufacturing operations in Novo Nordisk within diabetes care. You will have the following key responsibilities:Manage site operations, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering.Ensure deliveries of agreed volume and product mix - in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.Foster a strong safety culture, ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors to the site.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring site processes are optimized and meet stakeholder expectations.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the local Novo Nordisk sales affiliate, local authorities, and external business partners.Collaborate with - and learn from - other Novo Nordisk manufacturing sites.Qualifications:To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:10+ years of production and project experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position.Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.Experience leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and managing budgets and resources.Strong change management experience, a lean leadership toolbox and experience with strategy deploymentProven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.International experience.Working at Novo NordiskNovo 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 64,000 employees around the world. We recognize 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, were working toward something bigger than ourselves, and its a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, were life changing.ContactFor further information, please contact Senior Leadership Search Partner Kristoffer Baadsgaard on +45 30 77 56 05.DeadlineJuly 1, 2024You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your resume. Please assist us in maintaining a fair and inclusive selection process by not attaching a photo to your application.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, were life changing.

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