Operational Readiness Area Specialist - API

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

Support the manager in driving key projects cross-functionally. Lead or support projects directly related to Operational Readiness of the Amenity Center until fully implemented. Once site is operational, projects will transition to Operational Excellence. Lead & support various projects as dictated by changing business needs. Act as a coach/mentor to junior colleagues. Complete assigned projects & project tasks within cost, quality & schedule requirements. Present project status updates to Executive Management.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

• Drive key ongoing project priorities such as development/execution of Operational Readiness initiatives, training systems, document landscape, organizational design, etc.
• Drive development and preparation of general management and operations plans for Amenity Center
• Recommend and oversee coordination of contracted services
• Develop and implement short & long-term plans to ensure the efficient maintenance and operation of athletic venues, capital improvement building projects, organizational structure and staffing, budget utilization, and event management
• Develops plans for grounds maintenance, equipment procedures, facility needs, policies and procedures, and personnel
• Establishes procedures for maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Establishes methods and organizational structure for facility and event management
• Drive & support cross project activities by coordinating with management & project managers regarding communication, cross project activities, etc.
• Initiate, develop, & lead initiatives until line-of-business can take over responsibility for setting up reporting, dashboards, planning exercises, etc.
• Collaborate when applicable with other Novo Nordisk sites on projects
• Lead decision making activities & provide flexible ad hoc support with short notice
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable SOPs, cGMPs, corporate standards, state & federal laws/regulations
• Responsible for adherence to mechanism for monitoring project progress, intervention, & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
• Responsible for communications to management & other units
• 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 engineering, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Sports Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required or equivalent combination of education & experience
• May consider an associate’s degree in engineering, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Sports Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of seven (7) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects required
• May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with a minimum of nine (9) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects required
• Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in project management, preferably within Tier 1 management consulting, project management of large construction projects required
• Demonstrated experience working within an athletic facility preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging technologies, industry regulations, and best practices for athletic facilities preferred
• Understanding of complicated project execution plans, documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts required
• Understanding of facilities, equipment, & maintenance is required
• Experience with executive level communications & stakeholder management required
• Basic understanding of contractual documents & ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel & PowerPoint) required
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, & managing execution required
• Demonstrated ability to revise work plans for complex problems solved by cross functional teams required
• Ability to influence upwards & across the organization to drive results 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.