Department Manager for Purification Pilot Plant
Chromologics
Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
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Do you want to make a difference, and are you passionate about bringing new innovation to Novonesis customers through leadership? Then you might be our new parental leave cover as Department Manager for the Novonesis Pilot Plant in Bagsværd.
Novonesis is the world’s leading supplier of industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Together with our customers, partners, and global society, we use our innovative mindset and passion for science to advance industries and make everyday products more sustainable for the benefit of the world.
Our biological solutions enable higher agricultural yields, healthier foods, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuels, and many other biological solutions that the world can benefit from – both now and in the future. We need people who are eager to try new things, who are motivated by challenges, and who are not afraid to fail but rather driven by constantly improving the way we work.
We know that original thinking happens when there is flexibility to focus and freedom to fully explore our individual strengths. This is the key to our innovative power.
Become our new Department Manager (Parental Leave Cover) for Purification
If you are ready to test and grow your leadership skills — perhaps something you have long had on your development plan — we are offering a 12 month temporary position. If you want to become our new Department Manager in the Purification Pilot Plant in Bagsværd, you could be our next colleague.
In Purification, our new Department Manager will lead a team of 16–18 technicians, of which about two-thirds work in day and afternoon shifts. In this role, you will have extensive interaction with several professional groups across the five other departments in the area, including laboratory technicians, chemists, and the five other leaders in the management team.
Welcome to the Purification Pilot Plant
We offer a position in the Novonesis Purification Pilot Plant in Denmark, where the newest biotechnological processes for enzymes, proteins, and other biomolecules are developed as part of NPD and OPT projects. The pilot plant is also where new purification technologies and process equipment are installed and tested before being implemented in global production. We are one of the world’s largest pilot plants within biotechnology and operate as a production unit running 24/7 for 47 weeks per year. We operate unmanned during the night, with our process control system supervising and controlling operations.
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By
The position is based at the Novonesis Pilot Plant in Bagsværd. For the operation of the pilot plant, it is important that the new employee is present in Bagsværd most working days. However, some tasks can also be handled from home if desired.
Application deadline: March, 31st 2026. We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, as we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.
Contact: If you want to know more about the position, please contact Jesper Bartholin Bruhn, Senior Director, Fermentation and Recovery Development, at [email protected] or +45 5339 3025.
Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore Other Openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
Parental Leave Cover: Department Manager for Purification Pilot Plant
Do you want to make a difference, and are you passionate about bringing new innovation to Novonesis customers through leadership? Then you might be our new parental leave cover as Department Manager for the Novonesis Pilot Plant in Bagsværd.
Novonesis is the world’s leading supplier of industrial enzymes and microorganisms. Together with our customers, partners, and global society, we use our innovative mindset and passion for science to advance industries and make everyday products more sustainable for the benefit of the world.
Our biological solutions enable higher agricultural yields, healthier foods, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuels, and many other biological solutions that the world can benefit from – both now and in the future. We need people who are eager to try new things, who are motivated by challenges, and who are not afraid to fail but rather driven by constantly improving the way we work.
We know that original thinking happens when there is flexibility to focus and freedom to fully explore our individual strengths. This is the key to our innovative power.
Become our new Department Manager (Parental Leave Cover) for Purification
If you are ready to test and grow your leadership skills — perhaps something you have long had on your development plan — we are offering a 12 month temporary position. If you want to become our new Department Manager in the Purification Pilot Plant in Bagsværd, you could be our next colleague.
In Purification, our new Department Manager will lead a team of 16–18 technicians, of which about two-thirds work in day and afternoon shifts. In this role, you will have extensive interaction with several professional groups across the five other departments in the area, including laboratory technicians, chemists, and the five other leaders in the management team.
Welcome to the Purification Pilot Plant
We offer a position in the Novonesis Purification Pilot Plant in Denmark, where the newest biotechnological processes for enzymes, proteins, and other biomolecules are developed as part of NPD and OPT projects. The pilot plant is also where new purification technologies and process equipment are installed and tested before being implemented in global production. We are one of the world’s largest pilot plants within biotechnology and operate as a production unit running 24/7 for 47 weeks per year. We operate unmanned during the night, with our process control system supervising and controlling operations.
In This Role, You Will Make An Impact By
- Leading, supporting, and coaching employees as individuals and as a team, and developing their competencies
- Ensuring the operational capabilities needed for high efficiency and quality
- Being responsible for safety and the working environment
- Overseeing operations, including maintenance and continuous improvements
- Ensuring proper staffing of the purification schedule and planning in collaboration with other leaders
- Ensuring compliance with requirements applicable to the pilot plant (GMO, environmental regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, food-grade GMP)
- Contributing to implementation of new equipment
- Being responsible for the operations and maintenance budget
- Ensuring strong collaboration within the pilot plant and with colleagues outside the pilot plant
- Education as a chemical engineer or another relevant background
- Experience in people leadership — or a strong interest in it
- A strong safety mindset and interest in working with occupational health and safety
- Preferably experience with production, understanding Novonesis’ production processes and equipment, and understanding our process and product development
- Ability to work independently, strong collaboration skills, project management experience, and the ability to handle many different tasks at the same time
The position is based at the Novonesis Pilot Plant in Bagsværd. For the operation of the pilot plant, it is important that the new employee is present in Bagsværd most working days. However, some tasks can also be handled from home if desired.
Application deadline: March, 31st 2026. We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, as we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.
Contact: If you want to know more about the position, please contact Jesper Bartholin Bruhn, Senior Director, Fermentation and Recovery Development, at [email protected] or +45 5339 3025.
Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore Other Openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career