About this role
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>About the Department</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"> facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">What we offer you:</span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">All employees enjoy generous paid time off including <strong>14 paid holidays</strong></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Tuition Assistance</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Life & Disability Insurance</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">Employee Referral Awards</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></span></span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>The Position</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Serve as IT's primary point of contact & subject matter expert (SME) on all IT related compliance policies & programs. Assist with the development & execution of key IT projects.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Relationships</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Reports to Manager.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Essential Functions</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Improve our capability to provide quality to all IT & automation processes by analyzing & improving the levels of compliance (Project management, Quality programs)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ensure IT data systems are available, capable & accessible so that IT systems operate at the speed of business processes through quality initiatives & projects (ARE Management, business continuity & IT support)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Recommend & implement quality initiatives to meet the customer’s needs, regulatory & internal compliance & add value to all business processes</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Become subject-matter expert (SME) with NN validation software, eTIMs, within the IT team</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Project management – develop & utilize skills necessary to develop, manage & implement IT projects of all sizes (small to large scale projects)</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Manage change requests & system validation for IT</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Serve as IT lead for audits</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Coordinate with QA Compliance Specialists to assure compliance with procedures & policies</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Support & practice IT Security</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Comply with internal & external regulations & procedures</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">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.)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Automation from an accredited university is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, with some experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience with software development concepts required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Proven experience with quality systems & proven problem solving skills required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Excellent organizational skills & written/verbal communication skills required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of FDA regulations & guidelines as they relate to computer-based information systems required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">In-depth knowledge & training on compliance policies, programs & procedures as well as regulatory requirements, such as 21 CFR Part 11, electronic records retention, configuration items lists, revalidation, etc required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience with quality procedures such as non-conformities, change requests & IT system validation required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Serve as the liaison between IT & Automation, internal & external QA organizations & other IT auditing organizations required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing business processes & how IT & automation integrate with them required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Excellent troubleshooting skills; ability identify root cause of a problem & assist in determining appropriate IT or technical solutions required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated skills in identifying & leading medium to large scale IT validation projects required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Possesses & applies a broad range of expertise of principles, methods, practices, standards, procedures & compliance requirements of a particular business function in designing & developing complex IT solutions required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Provides solutions which are aligned with site strategies & comply with the company’s architectural & operating standards & requirements required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience with developing & maintaining IT-focused policies, procedures & other documents required</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience with HP Application Lifecycle Management software a plus</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Project management & capital project experience strongly preferred</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p>