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 14 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 Ensure quality standards are met by the Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) that are providing the drug product to the Novo Nordisk production sites.Secure existing & future product supply produced at our CMOs for the Novo Nordisk production sites. Relationships Associate Manager. Essential Functions + Ensure that the CMO adheres to the Novo Nordisk quality standards to ensure compliance & patient safety + Support & contribute to the Global Contract Manufacturing Quality Assurance (GCMQA) quality strategy, to include at the CMO + Represent the GCMQA across the US organizations and CMO + Prepare proper documentation of activities to ensure inspection readiness + Prepare batch status assignment and on-site batch review as required + Maintain Quality Assurance Agreement document, to include quality support and QA oversight at the CMO + Perform training activities for CMO employees related to the role + Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties + 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 + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required + Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in Pharmaceutical Production & GMP quality required + Experience in one or more of the following areas required: + Chemical engineering + Pharmaceutical sciences + Industrial ingredients + Chemistry + Regulations GMP &/or ISO + Pharmaceutical or other FDA regulated industry + Knowledge within natural science and focus on ensuring high levels of quality required + Demonstrate experience with control of & good manufacturing practice (GMP) required + Demonstrated experience with pharmaceutical production required + Knowledge within systematic problem solving & acumen for process optimization required + Ability to identify solutions that are robust & will ensure the correct quality level required + A high level of initiative and drive required + Excellent proficiency in communications skills; both –written & verbal required + Demonstrate action-oriented behaviors required + Collaboration with colleagues & stakeholders across functions & departments required + Work in structured manner & take ownership of assignments required + Result-oriented & take pride in delivering on milestones 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. 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