About the Department

　　At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, 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

　　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

　　Provides over-all management & guidance to API M-US PMs & relevant project activities. Provides vision & direction, as developed by leadership, into actionable steps.

　　Relationships

　　Director.

　　Essential Functions

　　Lead group of experienced PMs and professionals to execute API M-US project portfolio of investment projects in excess of $40M annually

　　Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards and systems to successfully execute capital investment projects within expected time, quality, cost, and in line with NN project execution model (PEM)

　　Trusted advisor to API M-US senior leadership on project strategy, execution, and delivery

　　Responsible for proper communication of status & escalation to management, PPM & other pertinent units as needed

　　Identify and mitigate risks to delivery of investment project portfolio

　　Responsible for development of team of PMs to ensure proper competencies in place to execute projects that directly support strategic goals for site

　　Identifies & develops working relationships with internal stakeholders and maintains external network of project execution professionals & companies (incl internal & external engineering, construction, and support functions)

　　Ensuring effective cost and time management for all capital projects

　　Development & oversight of site investment budget in excess of $40M to include funding recommendations to leadership

　　Contributes & collaborates across all boundaries to challenge project ideas, generate innovation, and optimize execution of projects

　　Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

　　Other accountabilities, as assigned

　　Physical Requirements

　　May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

　　Development of People

　　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 Engineering, Science, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required

　　Master’s degree in Engineering or related field of study preferred

　　PMP certification preferred

　　Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Construction with a strong preference for pharmaceutical or other regulated industries required

　　Knowledgeable in the following systems: Process Equipment, Compressed Air/Steam, Chilled Water, Pharmaceutical Utilities preferred

　　Strong knowledge of existing Novo Nordisk project execution model preferred

　　Strong knowledge of project management planning, risk, and financial management tools preferred

　　Demonstrated experience as the driver for process improvement/design via LEAN, Six Sigma & Systematic Problem Solving (SPS) methodologies preferred

　　Proven expertise in mentoring/development, change management, planning/organizing, managing execution, & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams required

　　Strong collaborative & stakeholder management skills required

　　Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously, both large & small capital investments required

　　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.