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Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
The Finance and Supply Chain Manager role requires strong leadership capabilities to lead a multidisciplinary team of nine professionals across Finance, Supply Chain, Environment, and Release functions within a complex, highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The candidate must have a master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, reflecting a solid educational foundation. Key responsibilities include strategic partnership with factory management to facilitate strategy development, leading budgeting and project controlling processes for investment projects, and driving sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact. The role demands extensive experience in supply chain management and finance, with a focus on critical production material forecasting, inventory control, and coordination with central supply chain functions and suppliers. Proven ability to cultivate a high-performing, engaged, and well-supported team culture is essential, alongside excellent communication skills and professional proficiency in English. The candidate should demonstrate proactivity, fast learning aptitude, inclusivity in leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is embedded within a global healthcare organization, supporting approximately 620 employees at the factory level and collaborating with broader corporate functions. Experience managing complex supply chains in regulated industries, overseeing financial controls, and aligning operational activities with sustainability goals are critical. This leadership role requires balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational management, fostering collaboration across departments, and contributing to continuous improvement in production and supply chain processes.
About the role
Role Summary
- Lead a team of 9 in the Finance, Supply Chain & Environment department at the API factory (M1) in Kalundborg
- Oversee Finance, Project Controlling, Supply Chain, Environment, and Release functions
- Be part of the M1 Business Support leadership team, supporting approx. 620 employees producing insulin, GLP-1, and obesity products
Responsibilities
- Act as strategy partner for M1 management, facilitating the factory's strategy process
- Cultivate a high-performing team culture focused on engagement, well-being, and people development
- Lead the budgeting process and act as a strategic partner to management, your team, and related departments
- Oversee project controlling for investment projects in collaboration with the Project Office and Project Portfolio Manager
- Drive the sustainability agenda with the environment team to reduce environmental footprint
- Manage the supply chain of critical production materials, including forecasting production volumes and inventory control
- Coordinate closely with central supply chain functions and suppliers
- Support the team in ensuring timely release of produced batches
- Collaborate with factories and central Supply Chain & Finance functions to deliver on commitments
Department Overview
- Part of CMC & Product Supply, covering the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed products
- Over 30,000 colleagues globally
- Business Support department in Kalundborg with approx. 50 employees across 4 teams
- Supports Supply Chain, Finance, training, logistics & warehouse, procurement, production planning, and environment
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to build trust, foster engagement, and support team well-being
- Solid experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Finance within a complex, highly regulated industry
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
- Proactive, fast learner, inclusive leader, and strong communicator
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop within a global healthcare company
- Benefits designed with your career and life stage in mind
- Unique company culture focused on purpose, mutual respect, and going beyond expectations
How to Apply
- Contact: Director Jakob Stein Bügel at +45 30792958 for more information
- Application deadline: 1st December 2025
- No cover letter required; include a few sentences about your motivation in your CV
- Please do not include a photo in your CV
- Job title may be subject to change during the recruitment process
- Committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity
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