Process Technical Analyst - OFP

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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 Emerging Technologies - Oral Finished Products facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. OFP maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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

Lead the technical analysis, process development/improvements & quality topics. Work with other members of the departmental leadership team to ensure systems are in place to drive process quality & area improvements, complete quality systems responses, ensure audit readiness & share ideas & solutions with internal/external departments & sites.

Relationships

Senior Project Manager – OFP.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for investigations involving departmental discrepancies: Deviations, Internal & Customer complaints, Audits & Failure investigations
• Lead & coach departmental personnel, specialists & others in problem solving for process & quality issues
• Perform analysis to provide data to support leadership in developing systems to improve processes & prevent recurrence of problems
• Evaluate results of process confirmations of standards for opportunities to leverage & share ideas for improvements site/division/company wide
• Track & assess effectiveness of corrective / preventative actions from audits, inspections & investigations
• Closely interact with all areas to improve the flow of information & products
• Develop new SOPs as required
• Support Global OFP sites with significant investigations & issues, to include on-site support
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as required

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 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. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education & industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• May consider an Associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited university with seven (7) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical or related (regulated) environment    
• May consider a High School Diploma or GED with nine (9) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical or related (regulated) environment
• Five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a pharmaceutical or related (regulated) environment required
• Three (3) years of Packaging experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of processes, procedures & products associated with assigned areas required
• Ability to perform detailed analysis of events & processes, develop appropriate responses to situational needs & convey information/results to various organizational levels, as appropriate preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, investigative writing skills & computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & SAP) preferred
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge & understanding regarding departmental SOPs & their high-level interrelationships (i.e. how they work together to establish a system) required
• Ability to understand processes & products required
• Demonstrated experience in practical problem solving & process improvement methods required
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning methodologies & ability to use multiple methods to train & coach others within the department & organization preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines & prioritize properly based on process needs & events 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.