Associate Director, cLEAN

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 the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.  

What we offer you:

1. Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
2. All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
3. Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
4. Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
5. Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
6. Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
7. Tuition Assistance 
8. Life & Disability Insurance
9. 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

The Associate Director provides site-wide leadership for cLEAN® and ensures the line of business translates "operating in a cLEAN® way" into measurable actions and results. The role drives and maintains strong working relationships and communication with key stakeholders, and champions and models a cLEAN® mindset by mentoring cLEAN® partners and all levels of site leadership in cLEAN® methodology.  

Relationships

Reports to Director or Above.

Essential Functions

• Overall cLEAN® Team responsible
• Participate in BIO PSG, PCG networks to support development & alignment of the API US BIO Team
• Meet or exceed internal customer, business owner, & regulatory requirements in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way of Management
• Teach, coach, & mentor direct reports to develop the cLEAN® maturity to include driving the day process management systems (Shopfloor)
• Develop & coach BL site leaders in cLEAN® methodologies & to manage processes & projects “in a cLEAN® way” in alignment with the Novo cLEAN statement
• Direct, coach, & mentor to Star project leaders (2S, 3S)
• Coach / mentor managers & sponsors for proper 2- & 3-Star utilization
• Collaborate & develop synergies with Standardization team
• Facilitate value stream mapping (VSM) processes to support projects, director & site level strategy
• Establish & maintain an effective connection with cLEAN® Academy
• Serve as process improvement change agent & resource for the site
• Liaise with the corporate cLEAN® office as well as cLEAN® networks to share information, standards & best practices
• Facilitate major site investigations, GLS, Process Confirmation, A3 & perform other activities as required
• Manage department in accordance with the NNWay
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Development of People

Supervisory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant experience required
  • In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with nine (9) years of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience required
  • In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with nine (9) years of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of thirteen (13) years of relevant experience required
• Experienced change agent able to inspire others & to change the thinking of others at multiple levels of an organization required Demonstrated LEAN mindset & understanding of the application of LEAN tools & thinking in a manufacturing organization required
• Solid understanding of LEAN principles & ability to apply LEAN/Six Sigma concepts to improve business results required
• Ability to support A3 problem solving & LEAN Shopfloor management systems required
• Ability to work cross functionally & lead internal consultants to enable change & improvements across administrative & production functions ranging from Quality/QC, Business Support (Logistics, Warehouse, IT/Automation, EHS, Finance, Facilities Maintenance), Production Support (Maintenance Planning, Metrology, RCM, Investment Projects), P&O, Operations, & Project Office required
• Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing execution, confirming results & improving processes required
• Ability to drive process solutions by working proactively with a broad range of user stakeholders required
• Advanced project knowledge required

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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.