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 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, 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 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

Takes the lead to improve process quality within the department. Works with the leadership group to identify areas for improvement. Ensures audit readiness & shares ideas & solutions with other departments & sites.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for investigations involving departmental discrepancies: Non-conformities, Internal complaints, Customer complaints & Audits
• Lead & coach operations & quality area specialists in problem solving process issues
• Work with leadership team to find preventive actions to eliminate recurrence of problems
• Execute process confirmation of standards used throughout the department & work with process team to find ideas to proactively improve the process
• Track & assess effectiveness of corrective/preventive actions to investigations
• Understand processes & products
• Closely interact with all areas to improve the flow of information & products
• Perform other duties, as required

Required Qualifications

• Experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & achieving sustainable process improvements
• Excellent written communication skills, investigative writing & computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP)
• Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods

Desired Qualifications

• BA/BS in technical field or industry equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical environment
• Minimum of 2 years of Aseptic processing experience (Aseptic Department only)
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning methodologies & is able to use multiple methods to train & coach others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines & prioritize properly based on process needs. Demonstrated effectiveness in systematic follow-up

Physical & Other Requirements

• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands
• Must be able to be on feet for up to a 12-hour shift
• Corrected Vision to 20/30
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment & can work atop elevated positions
• Occasionally works around odorous and/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves
• AP ONLY: Occasionally positions self within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment
• Able to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• Able to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Able to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction

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.