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Nicolai Okholm Friis

Copenhagen,N

Summary

Versatile manager at Novo Nordisk A/S with a proven track record of leading high-performing production teams and implementing automation and digitalization strategies within GMP-regulated environments, I am excited to apply for the Director of Finished Goods position at Agilent. The opportunity to contribute to life-saving diagnostics while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence aligns perfectly with my passion for impactful leadership and innovation in manufacturing.

I'm skilled in operations management and with a creative mind, I lead teams to drive continuous improvement and optimize processes, fostering collaboration and effective communication to achieve strategic goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager – Quality Support - Packaging

Novo Nordisk A/S
Hillerød
06.2023 - Current
  • Increased production quality level by reducing deviations by 34%.
  • Driving the release project and weekly meetings to ensure the timely release of batches for the entire Finished Production area.
  • Leading a team of 14 professionals, process responsibles, and GMP coordinators while defining strategic targets.
  • Ambassador for continuous improvements through automation and digitalization of processes.
  • Ensuring continuous development of both individual and team competencies.

Production Supporter - Assembly

Novo Nordisk A/S
Hillerød
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Reduced lead time of handling customer complaints from 4 days to 20 minutes.
  • Deviation handling, problem analysis and solving of problems relating to product quality and business improvement projects. This relates to all types of complex issues ranging from mechanical issues in the production to compliance process flows.
  • Completed Lean 1-star and 2-star certification.
  • Completed Leadership talent programme 'GROW'

Assisting Global Process Owners

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bagsværd
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supporting Process Group Responsibles with keeping both aseptic production and finished product processes in compliance across all seven IFP sites around the world.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Voluntary Work - Director

The Red Cross
Copenhagen
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Activity leader for four team leaders and ~80 volunteers in Copenhagen in the Red Cross-initiative ‘Venner Viser Vej’ which seeks to help refugees and immigrants with their integration.
  • Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
  • Developed technical solutions to improve data overview.

Voluntary Work - Volunteer

Ventilen
Copenhagen
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Volunteer at Ventilen which is a social organization that aims to prevent and alleviate loneliness among young people by arranging and hosting different activities.

Education

Global Business Engineering - Export Technology

Aalborg University
Aalborg
02.2021

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Data analysis
  • Process optimization and problem analysis
  • Change management
  • Lean methodology
  • Interpersonal communication

Languages

Danish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager – Quality Support - Packaging

Novo Nordisk A/S
06.2023 - Current

Voluntary Work - Director

The Red Cross
11.2021 - 04.2023

Production Supporter - Assembly

Novo Nordisk A/S
05.2021 - 06.2023

Voluntary Work - Volunteer

Ventilen
02.2021 - 09.2022

Assisting Global Process Owners

Novo Nordisk A/S
09.2020 - 02.2021

Global Business Engineering - Export Technology

Aalborg University

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