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

　　Accountable for the Quality Assurance (QA) of Raw Materials to PS API US and other related quality assurance activities. Serve as the link between QA Raw Materials in DK & US, to include the alignment of raw material processes between DK & US.

　　Relationships

　　Reports to Senior (Sr.) Manager.

　　Essential Functions

　　Responsible for QA Vendor & items for Raw Materials

　　QA challenge and approve Deviations & Change Requests concerning raw materials

　　Provide GMP support and communicate quality expectations & requirements as well as QA oversight activities regarding suppliers

　　Plan and prepare for audits, to include related closure activities

　　QA approval of QMS documentation regarding Raw Materials such as Supply Chain Risk Assessments & Control Setups

　　Establish & maintain Quality Agreements with suppliers

　　Serve as a category team member

　　Participate in projects & standardization activities

　　Establish & maintain QMS documents relating to raw materials

　　Keep manager informed on potentially critical quality issues

　　Train new colleagues & maintain own training

　　Build bridge between QA Raw Materials in DK & US

　　Ensure Raw Material processes established & used in US are aligned with the processes in DK

　　Support role as supplier responsible QA

　　Other accountabilities, as assigned

　　Physical Requirements

　　Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50% of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, engineering, or other related field of study from an accredited university required

　　Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible quality assurance experience in a Pharmaceutical Production environment & GMP quality required

　　Ability to work independently in an innovative way is a prerequisite for fulfilling the job tasks.

　　Ability to support & participate in team & department driven improvements & optimization required

　　Ability to coordinate activities, prioritizing, communication, & implementation of new knowledge & working procedures 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.