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 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 Product
Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is
a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site
that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable
diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global
network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about
what they do.
What we offer you:
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Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
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All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14
paid holidays
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Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance –
effective day one
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Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company
match option
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Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental
& 6 weeks paid family medical leave
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Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
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Tuition Assistance
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Life & Disability Insurance
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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
As a Project Manager 3 on our team, you'll dive into a dynamic and
fast-paced environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and
engaging with our internal stakeholders are the name of the game.
You'll have the thrilling opportunity to support the manufacturing
process team by managing high-complexity projects, global programs,
and mentoring your teammates. Our projects focus on Aseptic Production
(formulation, filling, inspection), Finished Production (assembly and
packaging), and the Automation that keeps everything running smoothly.
By joining us, you'll play a key role in enhancing the high-demand
products our customers rely on every day. Come be a part of our team,
where every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact!
Relationships
Manager.
Essential Functions
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Project Management:
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Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete
projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements
(quality, cost, schedule)
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Develop & execute assigned project plans in
accordance with the scope, schedule, quality, impact &
cost objectives
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Lead multi-disciplined project team(s), to include
negotiating required staffing with LOB & assisting
with required training of personnel supporting the project
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Develop project staffing plans, considering both
internal & external (contingent/consultant) workers,
needed to support projects, to include assembling the
project team & manage tasks & time closely for
external staff to ensure budget alignment
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Provide project cash flow projections and high-level
schedule projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE)
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Refine business case with project owner/sponsor
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Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
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Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources,
& internal resources
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Refine & clarify project scope through early
project analysis with subject matter experts & owners
to further substantiate project purpose
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Provide clear goals so that the project secures
effective use of time & resources & builds
employee motivation
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Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor
selection. Also work with procurement to create project
specific contracts
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Accountable for financial project through purchase
order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting
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Monitor & control project work with stringent
follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the
project delivers the desired end-product
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Monitor & report project progress, communications
to management & other stakeholders, & presentation
in steering groups
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Ensure the quality/content of steering group status
& gate presentations
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Review, approve, & endorse project related
procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)
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Support building, managing & improving Project
Portfolio Management systems (PMO Tools)
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Ensure alignment with global programs & other site
projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, & visions
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Ensure all facets of the program lifecycle align with
expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner
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Support project manager mentoring & onboarding
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Line of Business Program Management:
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Partner with Line of Business to develop project
roadmaps (i.e. 1–3-year plan) & master plan (3+ year)
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Work with Line of Business to track area obsolescence
to support site master plan
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Establish & maintain a project related downtime
tracking tool
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Indirect Reporting of PMO Staff:
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Primary communication & escalation path with PMO
staff via 1:1 (providing feedback), Steering Group
meetings, etc.
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Assist other Project Managers to ensure the
quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations
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Consult with PMO manager on PM assignments & performance
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Process confirm use of the PMO tools & standards
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Assist Project Managers with review, approval, &
endorsement of project related procurement (i.e. purchase
orders & bid events)
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Follow all safety and environmental requirements in
the performance of duties
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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.)
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other Technical
Science field of study from an accredited university required; or
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May consider an associate’s degree in engineering
technology or other Technical Science field of study from an
accredited university with a minimum of ten (10) years of
proven project management experience required; or
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May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum
of twelve (12) additional years’ experience of proven project
management required
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Minimum of eight (8) years of proven project management
experience required
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Leading change management projects required
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Leading complex & major capital expenditure projects required
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience in pharmaceutical
or biotechnology environment required
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Advanced project management competencies obtained through
relevant project management training or experience preferred
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Excellent writing & oral communication skills;
presentation & facilitation skills; & negotiation
& conflict resolution skills required
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Ability to work in both technical & non-technical
areas required
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Ability to use creativity to resolve problems that arise
during project execution required
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Knowledge of Lean principles & how they apply in a
manufacturing environment preferred
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Understanding of product documentation & standard
operating procedures required
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Ability to create & manage work plans & detailed
project schedules required
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Strong analytical/reasoning, organizational &
multi-tasking skills required
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Demonstrated ability to communicate with key stakeholders
in a cross-cultural environment & demonstrates superior
written & oral communication skill required
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Develops & maintains strong internal & external
relationship required
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Proficient in basic computer skills including experience
with Microsoft Office required
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Ability to function independently, as well as execution of
good judgement in decision making & strong leadership
skills required
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Functions well in team environment is required
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Meets objectives demonstrating strong change management
skills required
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Proven project management experience with direct
management of multiple projects simultaneously required
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Proven expertise in planning/organizing, managing
execution & revising the work plan for cross functional
project teams
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Proven expertise in mentoring/development,
planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the
work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional
teams required
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Ability to utilize critical thinking in problem solving required
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Ability to utilize strategic thinking skills in long range
planning required
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Practice and demonstrate Novo Nordisk behaviors and value
(Novo Nordisk Way) and is seen as role model in the department
and across the organization 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.