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Novo Nordisk Associate Project Manager in Clayton, North Carolina
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
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, which includes managing low complexity projects and providing support for more complex projects under another PM. & Ensure all projects are staffed & executed according to the project plans and within budget, schedule, & scope.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Project Management Office.
Essential Functions
Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule, scope)
Refine business case with project owner/sponsor
Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources, & internal resources
Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose
Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts
Accountable for financial project through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting
Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the project delivers the desired end-product
Monitor & report project progress, communications to management & other stakeholders, & presentation in steering groups
Ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations
Review, approve, & endorse project related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)
Support building, managing & improving Project Portfolio Management systems
Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, & visions
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university required; or
May consider an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or other Technical Science field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of proven project management experience required; or
May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of four (4) years of proven project management required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant Project Management training or experience preferred
Excellent technical writing & oral communication skills; presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation & conflict resolution skills preferred
Ability to work in both technical & non-technical areas preferred
Ability to use creativity to resolve problems that arise during project execution preferred
Knowledge of Lean principles & how they apply in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Understanding of product documentation & standard operating procedures is a plus
Ability to create & manage work plans & detailed project schedules is a plus
Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational & multi-tasking skills preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate with key stakeholders in a cross-cultural environment & demonstrates superior written & oral communication skills preferred
Develops & maintains strong internal & external relationships required
Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required
Initiative & ability to function independently is desired
Good judgment in decision making as well as very good leadership skills preferred
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.