Senior Attorney, US Product Supply - FFEx

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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) 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 IFP, 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 – reimbursement up to 10k annually
• 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

Provide legal counsel to Novo Nordisk on relevant issues involving application of US law, regulations & industry standards. Support Product Supply (PS) sites in Clayton & Durham, NC and Lebanon, NH.  Position will be located in Clayton, NC, with focus on contract/transactional work, business ethics, employment law & corporate governance. Interact regularly with Novo Nordisk US commercial affiliate Legal & Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI) Ethics & Compliance teams, as well the Global Legal Product Safety legal network.

 

Relationships

This role will report to a leader in site management. Stakeholders include but are not limited to: Director, Business Support & Director/Manager, P&O.

 

Essential Functions

• Partner with NNI US HQ Legal (Princeton, NJ), plus regular interaction with Corporate Legal HQ in Denmark
• Partner with department colleagues & various departments within Novo Nordisk
• Develop Key Stakeholder relationships
• Keep informed of new laws, regulations & industry trends affecting the company & assist with development of policies & training, as needed
• Provide advice & training as necessary concerning relevant company policies, including those pertaining to business ethics & various laws & regulations relevant to company
• Contract drafting & negotiation - draft, review & negotiate contracts, particularly service agreements, construction-related agreements & consulting agreements; advise internal stakeholders on contractual issues
• Advise company on employment law matters
• Assist with corporate governance-related tasks & coordinate with NNI US Legal (Princeton, NJ) on corporate issues
• Identify legal & compliance risks & advise management
• Perform & support internal investigations assigned by the Audit Committee Secretariat
• Support processes that ensure legal & compliance execution
• Manage external legal counsel within agreed budgets
• Interact with external stakeholders & advise Novo Nordisk departments regarding interactions with government officials & local government agencies
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case by case basis based on the role). Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.

 

Qualifications

• Advanced Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university required
• Minimum of six (6) years of legal experience required
• Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry a plus
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, Pharmaceutical Quality & related topics a plus
• Experience with complex contracting/transactional work & corporate governance a plus
• Experience with employment-related legal issues preferred
• Experience with managing litigation a plus
• Strong problem-solving