Project Manager I -Investments and Project Engineering API Job

Job Description

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 95 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.

Help us bring quality to life. We are currently seeking top talent for our two pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Clayton, NC.

Working at our Diabetes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (DAPI) manufacturing facility

Your Groundbreaking Journey

To help meet the growing demand for our treatments, Novo Nordisk expects to double production of diabetes and obesity drugs over the next decade. We are currently building a new 825,000 sq. ft diabetes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant in Clayton, NC next to our existing “fill and finish” manufacturing facility. Our new $2 billion API facility is expected to be operational in 2020, with 700 full-time employees responsible for the fermentation, recovery and purification of insulin and GLP1 ingredients. This once in a life-time career opportunity is ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals who not only understand the operational complexities of manufacturing but also have the desire and drive to help us design, build and validate our processes. Here, you will work with the best manufacturing professionals in the industry, while learning and taking part in the plant design.

Position Purpose:

Complete assigned projects within cost, quality & schedule requirements
Accountabilities:

• Responsible for executing capital investment projects of various complexities within a GMP manufacturing setting at DAPI-US.
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
• Manage the triple constraints of budget, timeline & scope to meet expectations of both customers & management.
• Responsible for adherence to mechanism for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel.
• Responsible for leading project teams of various expertise levels to complete end-to-end project execution.
• Adjust priorities to multiple demands & unanticipated events; demonstrate flexibility in response to changing circumstances.
• Responsible for communications to management & other pertinent units.
• Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project.
• Ensure that installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment meets all commitments laid out by the overall project.
• Responsible for development & execution of projects identified as process needs & improvement opportunities.
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven investment project management skills in a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in facility infrastructure.
• Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems.
• Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts.
• Basic understanding of contractual documents & ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules.
• Computer literacy.
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally moves equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds within the facility.
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands.
• Able to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.
• Able to travel domestically or internationally, up to 10% of the time.
• Able to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation.
• Able to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones.

The sourcing period for this role will end 08 Nov 2019

Life-Changing Careers with Novo Nordisk

With a local presence for more than 25 years, Novo Nordisk is one of the largest employers in Johnston County, with over 1,200 highly-skilled and dedicated employees working in Clayton and a diverse, global workforce of more than 40,000.

We aspire to operate in a socially responsible way, and we are committed to offering a healthy and engaging workplace. Our Clayton manufacturing facilities have been honored as a FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work For 10 years in a row. Other recent employer honors include the ISPE Company of the Year, the Triangle Business Journal Healthiest Employers in the Triangle and the NC Department of Labor 2 Million Hour Safety Award. Approximately 19% of our Clayton employees are veterans, and we offer year-round opportunities to give back to the community. If you’re looking for a life-changing career with real impact, join our team and help us defeat diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases.

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Novo Nordisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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.