Project Manager - US Sourcing Hub

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 all aspects of the Project/Project Team from conception through completion within scope, cost, quality, & schedule requirements.

 

Relationships

Senior Project Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
• Ability to create detailed business case & present to Senior Management within NN & IPG for funding of project
• Identifies & develops working relationships with customers at all levels (incl internal engineering, operations teams, and support functions
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards and systems to successfully execute capital investment projects in line with NN project execution model (PEM). Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans
• Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc.
• Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
• Extensive collaboration with other sites within NN to gain best practices
• Responsible for adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel and ensuring effective cost management
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
• Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
• 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 require 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, Economics, Business Administration, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience; (PMP, Green Belt or Black Belt Certifications) preferred
• Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in proven project management skills in a manufacturing facility, including Capital Investment Projects and Change Management Projects required
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred
• Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts preferred
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts preferred