About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What we offer you:
Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Direct and coordinate the activities of the Manufacturing Processes Team at the Project Management Office (PMO) to support the project lifecycle at Novo Nordisk which meet or exceed business, regulatory and customer requirements in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way. This includes providing direction, coaching and overseeing the management and supervision of team members, internal and external, such as project managers, project analyst, shutdown manager, validation, and project engineers.
Relationships
Reports to Director.
Essential Functions
Support capacity projects and drive key investment portfolio projects in Aseptic Manufacturing and Finished Production
Drive continuous improvement of standards, policies, procedures, and controls within the project execution process
Ensure capability of aseptic manufacturing & finished production processes projects to meet project goals and user's requirements
Implement and monitor cost controls in compliance with budget and regulatory requirements
Oversee internal and external project services and management, requiring risk-based decision-making to meet business needs
Manage executive stakeholder management and facilitate quick decision-making and resolution
Coordinate documentation between PM3 and stakeholders for the director area roadmap
Actively manage local and global stakeholders on key project delivery activities
Oversee the PMO manufacturing process team's operation, development, and training, and ensure continuous process improvement and policy development within the area of responsibility
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)
Development Of People
Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business from an accredited university required
MA/MS in science, engineering, or business preferred
Minimum of seven (7) years of project management/consultancy required
Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience required
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry
Knowledgeable in systems within pharmaceutical industries to include parenteral drug production preferred
Knowledgeable in the effective management required when working in complex organizations & in managing contractors to achieve project goals preferred
Knowledgeable in the following: Aseptic Formulation and Manufacturing; High-speed, automated process lines (filling and/or inspection); Sterilization Processes preferred
Knowledgeable in the following areas: high-speed, automated systems, assembly or packaging preferred
Knowledge of large CAPEX projects with focus on PMI/Novo Nordisk project management governance an advantage preferred
Excellent verbal & written communication skills preferred
Proven expertise in mentoring/development, change management, planning/organizing, managing execution preferred
Revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
