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 Project Controls Team in support of the Site Clayton Project Office at Novo Nordisk to meet and/or exceed business, regulatory and customer requirements in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way. This includes providing direction, coaching, management and supervision of team members, internal and external contractors.
Relationships
Reports to Director.
Essential Functions
+ Support Site projects, drive key investment portfolio projects and related programs
+ Establish operational project controls (change, risk, schedule, documentation) for all projects within the Site and associated systems
+ Oversee the efficient and proactive management of the Site Project Portfolio of capital investments and non-capital projects
+ Manage internal and external project services with risk-based decision-making to balance scope, schedule, and cost
+ Facilitate executive stakeholder management and communication for quick decision-making and resolution
+ Drive site program scheduling and resources allocation
+ Ensure cost controls are in place and function in accordance with budget and in compliance with all regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Accounting and Finance team
+ Manage change and risk management processes for the Site Project Office
+ Oversee engineering document control within project phases, aligning with NN standards for documentation control and systems
+ Support program governance and relations with NN teams to establish transparency and alignment regarding project execution
+ 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, business or related field of study from an accredited university required
+ Master's degree in science, engineering or business preferred
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of project management or consultancy required
+ Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience required
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of project management or consultancy required
+ Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry required
+ Knowledgeable in systems within pharmaceutical industries to include parenteral drug production preferred
+ Knowledgeable in the effective management required when working in complex organizations and in managing contractors to achieve project goals required
+ Knowledge of large CAPEX projects with focus on PMI/Novo Nordisk project management governance a plus
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
+ Proven expertise in mentoring/development, change management, planning/organizing, managing execution
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.