Novo Nordisk

About the Department 

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

This position will lead a team of API Optimization Specialists, Manufacturing Area Specialists, and Project Managers in the execution of the manufacturing suite robustness and capacity portfolio; as our site continues to grow and increase efficiency of existing operational capacity. Responsibilities include team development, delivery of the associated project portfolio, status reporting, budgeting, training and planning. The role will guide and ensure the right projects are being worked on in alignment with current site strategy to increase API production through efficiency and long term site expansion. It will help to drive the link between site strategy, roadmaps, and project prioritization. Additional responsibilities include ensuring consistency and standardization across the area project portfolio as well as timely communication of project risks, and resource constraints. A background in commercial stage biologics manufacturing operations, including manufacturing optimization improvements and related cross functional Engineering/CAPEX projects, will give a solid grounding for incumbent in this role. 

This is an onsite based role with relocation assistance eligible for selected candidate.

Relationships

Reports to: Sr. Manager Operational Excellence.

Number of subordinates with direct/indirect referral: 6 direct reports plus responsibility for cross functional site wide projects.

Essential Functions

• People Development
• Hire, train, develop and coach team members to enable project execution at site
• Align individual performance expectations with organizational goals
• Develop performance goals collaboratively with direct reports
• Ensure that performance goals are clearly communicated and current
• Provide constructive and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals
• Project Management – Manufacturing Suites (robustness and capacity)
• Develop, coach, and build the competencies of project management at site related to: scaling up suite processes, capacity expansion, life cycle management of equipment, and general API optimization
• Ensure team of PMs accomplish time, quality, cost and production objectives for area projects
• Responsible for utilizing local standards and systems to successfully execute projects in line with the project execution model, local and BRD governance
• Assist with standardizing site processes, communication strategies, and implementing tool & software improvements for Project Management group
• Assist with any training required for personnel supporting project execution
• Identify and develop working relationships with customers at all levels
• Partner with Finance to ensure effective cost management and budget development for all area projects
• Work with process improvements utilizing a LEAN mindset
• Oversee external resources for project execution as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp, finger, and feel. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including: noise, inside and outside conditions including temperatures below 32 degrees F; close proximity to manufacturing equipment, moving parts, moving vehicles, and chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odors, fumes, and dust. The ability to function in narrow hallways and spaces.

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

• Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10 plus years of project management experience or a Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of project management experience
• PMP certification preferred
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervising people either through a direct reporting line or through a matrix environment on complex projects
• A successful history of project execution demonstrating project management and change management skills in the pharmaceutical / biotech, manufacturing or business environment
• Experience working in a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)/ regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Experience in development, validation, start-up and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes is a plus
• Experience with the use of Lean/Six Sigma and/or Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodologies and tools in the context of project planning, execution and controlling
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge of project management planning, risk, and financial management tools
• Ability to interact with functional peer groups at various levels from plant floor to management
• Ability to create and manage project portfolio dashboards and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Adaptability to respond to changes in project expectations in a methodical and professional manner

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.