About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and 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 newer Oral Finished Products (OFP) tableting facility in Durham, NC sits on 194,000 square feet of state-of-the-art equipment and supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. Employees work across Bulk Production, Packaging, Warehouse, Business Support, QC and QA. At OFP, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do and committed to helping us meet the growing demand for our treatments.

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 12 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• 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.

Position Purpose

Responsible for the complete Project Management (personnel & processes) for Oral Finished Production (OFP) processes in the assigned area for a new facility/production line. Manages all aspects of the Project from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality & schedule requirements. Leads & manages the Project Management team so that stated project objectives & solution requirements are met in compliance with company procedures & standards.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Ability to create detailed business case, & present to senior management within NN & IPG for funding of project
• Effectively organize & manage multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables - including hiring, goal setting, performance management, employee development & engagement
• Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans through the Clarity & PEM processes
• Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Extensive collaboration with other sites within NN & external stakeholders to gain best practices & equipment specifications that will transfer to OFP site Durham
• Responsible for adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Lead, & coach Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering/Economics/Business Administration
• Minimum of nine (9) years proven leadership & project management in a manufacturing facility, including experience with:
  • Capital Investment Projects with major projects in excess of $20M
  • Product/Process Transfer Projects
  • Change Management Projects

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience
• Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules
• Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills
• Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects
• Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes
• Basic understanding of contractual documents
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols
• Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems
• Initiative & ability to function independently or within a team
• Good judgment in decision making as well as good leadership skills

Physical & Other Requirements

• Ability to work hours necessary to support project &/or production activities
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands
• Ability to travel internationally, as requested (up to 25%)
• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones
• Occasionally moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

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.