About the Department

　　The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics, continuing its legacy as the hub for all manufacturing-related activities for GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ investigational therapeutics developed from Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021. With a new laboratory completed in 2021 to support analytical and process development, the CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ranked the No. 1 Place to Live for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, Boulder is experiencing a renaissance in biotech investment and is one of the world’s leading centers for oligonucleotide innovation and manufacturing. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

　　The Position

　　The primary focus for this position is to ensure that the NN TRU Boulder facility complies with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.

　　Relationships

　　Reports to Senior Specialist EHS at US headquarters in MA. Internal relationships include working with Facility Personnel, Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations. External relationships include those with business partners and valued vendors.

　　Essential Functions

　　Manage the maintenance and implementation of safety programs, compliance plans, and initiatives with primary focus on laboratories as well as office and support work areas

　　Lead the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Ensure follow-up is done to minimize future exposure and proper records/documents are maintained

　　Create, conduct, coordinate and track various training to support company programs

　　Coordinate and manage all PHAs

　　Chemical Hygiene officer and manage the chemical hygiene plan

　　Manage chemical and noise exposure plan. Create plan to mitigate

　　Review all chemical sds to determine compatibility and health issues

　　Coordinate and manage all permitting to include air ,water, waste

　　Manage the laboratory waste disposal

　　Perform risk assessments, job hazard analysis

　　Develop, maintain, and implement emergency procedure and evacuation plans

　　Implement and maintain LOTO plan

　　Lead on site emergency coordinators

　　Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures and practices

　　Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to waste management, air, storm water and waste water discharge

　　Ensure the company meets all its legislative compliance obligations with OSHA, WISHA, EPA, Colorado state, ADA, and fire codes

　　Serve as onsite contact for all regulatory agencies for inspections, permitting, reporting (e.g., flammable permits, water, waste)

　　Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices

　　Keep abreast of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization

　　Physical Requirements

　　0-10% overnight travel required.

　　Qualifications

　　Ability to take necessary steps to ensure a safe work environment for all employees

　　Participate in NNRC Seattle meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities

　　Actively role model all company environmental, health and safety standards

　　Establish and maintain effective relationships with Scientists, Managers, Supervisors and employees

　　Keep the Facilities Manager and Human Resources Manager up to date on matters relating to, environmental, health and safety

　　Assist in the oversight of the Workers Compensation program

　　Special projects as required

　　Critical Competencies

　　Safety Orientation

　　Active and Formal Communication

　　Functional/Technical Knowledge

　　Organizing and Planning

　　Problem Solving and Decision Making

　　Relationship Building

　　Initiative

　　Demonstrate resourcefulness

　　Qualifications / Other Requirements

　　BS in Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Health and Safety or related field, Masters degree preferred. Advanced degree may be substituted for experience as appropriate. 5+ years experience in a health sciences environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety

　　Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office applications

　　Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed

　　Demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail and organizational abilities

　　Superior analytical/ problem solving, written and verbal communications

　　Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred

　　Familiarity with technologies to ensure compliance

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

　　The compensation range for this position is $80,670-$141,170.

　　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.