Project Assistant to supporting our Dalux team at Novo Nordisk Engineering

About the company

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.

Life at NNE NNE is short for Novo Nordisk Engineering. And for all of us who work here, NNE means so much more.

Your tasks

About the role We are looking for a Project Assistant to join our team of more than 20 highly skilled Project Assistants in the Project Assistance department within Project & Contract Management. As a team, we provide crucial support to our project teams and project managers, helping them deliver high-quality pharma engineering solutions to our customers.

Your contribution will be especially important in providing administrative Dalux support throughout the project lifecycle, from project start to handover, while ensuring effective collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

As a Project Assistant, you’ll be

• Managing Dalux administration and supporting daily Dalux operations, including coordinating and facilitating training sessions
• Providing general project administration from project start to customer handover, including presentations, project documentation, coordination, and bookings
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient cooperation across project teams
• Developing Project Assistant best practices and conducting relevant training across the organisation
• Supporting strategic initiatives within Portfolio & Project Management while contributing to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

If you’re energised by supporting complex engineering projects and thrive in a collaborative environment where structure, coordination, and Dalux expertise make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

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:

• Structured, quality- and goal-oriented, with strong organisational skills
• Able to prioritise assignments, work independently, and keep deadlines on track
• A quick learner who can act fast and approach unexpected challenges with a positive, can-do attitude
• Collaborative and motivated by working in a supportive environment focused on innovation and continuous learning
• Understanding of your colleagues’ individual and cultural differences

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:

• A background in administration and a strong understanding of project execution, preferably within an engineering or consultancy company
• Proficiency in Dalux, including administration and daily operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at different organisational levels
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, combined with the ability to manage priorities in a complex project environment
• Excellent written and spoken Danish and English

What we offer

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.

How to apply

Did we spark your curiosity? If you’re ready to join our passion, let’s hear from you.

Deadline of application is 20th October 2026 Questions before applying? Send us a quick text to arrange a convenient time to chat. Please contact Manager Gitte Schrøder Garde on +45 3079 3286.

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.

Other

This is a temporary position limited to 6 months.

At NNE, you become part of a vibrant, project-based environment built on close day-to-day collaboration. The role is therefore primarily on-site, with physical presence at the workplace expected five days a week. Limited flexibility for occasional remote work may be accommodated in line with business needs.

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.