Location: Clayton, NC
Company: Novo Nordisk
around the world. In NC, we have a newly established department of Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) QA Operations under the parent organization based in Denmark. GCM-QA is part of Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply organization and is responsible for all Novo Nordisk contract and license manufacturing of intermediates, drug substances, semi-finished and finished drug products to global markets.
The primary role of GCM-QA is to monitor, control and develop the production handled by CMO’s and to ensure delivery of products to our respective customers. We are responsible for all operations towards our CMO's and sourcing of products into Novo Nordisk according to the demand from our production
sites and customers worldwide. 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 medical products Tuition reimbursement Life & Disability Insurance Employee Referral Awards At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.
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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 substance and/or drug product to the Novo Nordisk production sites.
Secure existing & future product supply produced at our CMOs for the Novo Nordisk production sites. Relationships Reports to 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 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 required 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 Chemistry, shop, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required Minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in medical Production & GMP quality required Experience in one or more of the following areas required: Chemical engineering medical sciences Industrial ingredients Chemistry Regulations GMP &/or ISO medical 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 medical 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 Motivate colleagues through positive, forthcoming attitude 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, interaction, gender identity, interactionual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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