GMP Material Professional

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 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 14 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

Secure existing & future supply of GMP materials to Novo Nordisk production sites through transfer of materials between existing production entities whilst expanding new materials & new suppliers. Knowledge within natural science, & a keen interest in ensuring high quality raw materials for Novo Nordisk US.

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for implementation of new materials and supply chains for GMP Materials
• Responsible for GMP materials qualification including change control, risk assessment of incorporation of material, material specification plan, evaluation of GMP Material with regards to animal origin, supply chain qualification statement and creation of item number in SAP for incoming materials for production in Novo Nordisk US
• Support setting the specifications for our materials based on the use at Novo Nordisk to ensure compliance & patient safety and handle requests
• Participation in approval of new materials & new suppliers
• Support & contribute to the quality control strategy for new materials
• Evaluating material change notifications from suppliers
• Handle requests and questions regarding specific materials
• Involved in maintenance and life cycle management of GMP Materials including owning change requests, and owning actions
• Perform minor deviation investigations for material issues
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties 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.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science (e.g., chemistry, pharmacy, engineering), or another relevant field within the natural sciences from an accredited university required
• In lieu of BS degree + zero (0) years of experience, may consider an Associate Degree in science (e.g., chemistry, pharmacy, engineering), or another relevant field within the natural sciences from an accredited college or university with a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in material management &/or GMP quality, required
• Demonstrated experience in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, industrial ingredients, chemistry, pharmaceutical production or laboratory, &/or API & raw materials a plus
• Demonstrated experience with control of raw materials & good manufacturing practice (GMP) preferred
• Demonstrated experience with ISO and FDA regulated industries and pharmaceutical raw material &/or API a plus
• Knowledge within systematic problem solving & acumen for process optimization a plus
• Ability to identify solutions that are robust & will ensure the correct quality level a plus
• Proficient communications skills both written & verbal preferred
• Demonstrate action-oriented behaviors preferred
• Collaboration with colleagues & stakeholders across functions & departments preferred
• Work in structured manner & take ownership of assignments preferred
• Result-oriented & take pride in delivering on milestones preferred
• Motivate colleagues through positive, forthcoming attitude preferred

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.