Associate Strategic Business Partner

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

Support the site strategic master plan, to include strategic processes to provide the link between the site strategies &/or expansion team/site short & long-term targets. Provides organization with information & business analysis to support decision processes & follow up. Partner with stakeholders to develop & communicate short & long-term site strategy. Use available data & business knowledge to create insights, help stakeholders, & make decisions/take actions.

Relationships

Reports to (Senior) Manager/ (Senior) Director/(P) Vice President.

Essential Functions

• Support improvement opportunities & help solve business challenges using process area knowledge & business insights
• Facilitate & collaborate with all areas to develop & implement the site strategic plan & related processes
• Meet all deliverables by designated timeline
• Communicate results with key site, corporate & global stakeholders to increase transparency & drive timely business decisions
• Develop & facilitate plan approval across site & timely reporting of annual target results to senior leadership team management
• Support/Drive timely & solid delivery of formal submissions & ad-hoc requests within area of expertise
• Support/Facilitate presentation preparation for business review meetings
• Create & maintain process alignment to site master plan, including investment portfolio prioritization, risk management reporting & setting strategic targets, volume projections, & financial budgets
• Collaborate with site management strategy team to ensure site strategy aligns with global directives/guidance
• Follow all safety & 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.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, logistics, finance, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or process with one (1) year driving long-term strategic projects and advising management of all levels required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in business, logistics, finance, or related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or process with three (3) years driving long-term strategic projects and advising management of all levels required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or process with five (5) years driving long-term strategic projects and advising management of all levels required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance systems a plus, preferably within pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Organization/Planning: Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.