QC Validation Area Specialist - Computer Software Systems 326585

About the Department

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. Beingpart of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on lifechanging careers and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our new Petersburg Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ETs SMOL projects in the coming years aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.

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 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordiskmarketed 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

Plan manage & performing laboratory validation activities on computer software systems. This role will also be responsible for troubleshooting initial issues with laboratory software systems. Conduct systems audits. Responsible for IQ/OQ/PQ installation operational and performance qualifications. Review laboratory validation procedures & completed validation protocols for accuracy completeness & maintenance of validated state per corporate requirements. Change control responsible for QC equipment. Collaboration & coordination with IT metrology & other key stakeholders to ensure the right quality cost & timely completion of all deliverables.

Relationships

Manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensure accuracy & compliance of validation & equipment records
• Responsible for validation of QC equipment & instrumentation
• Identify & handle deviations per proper appropriate procedures
• Maintain good standing with stakeholders through engagement & positive cooperation
• Perform & oversee change control activities for QC equipment & systems
• Support systematic problem solving related to equipment qualification
• Reviews documentation for accuracy & completeness
• Contribute to process confirmations
• Maintain training qualifications on time
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Ability to do close precision work with their hands. Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting and standing) 50 of the time. May required corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.

May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences Chemistry Engineering or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider associates degree in Life Sciences Chemistry Engineering or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of four 4 years of instrument laboratory validation or engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required
• Minimum of two 2 years of instrument laboratory validation or engineering experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related field required
• Experience in writing & executing validation protocols preferred
• Experience in managing projects preferred
• Experience with electronic validation systems (TIMS) and SAP PM and QM module a plus
• Working knowledge of GMPs required
• Ability to act as project manager driving & implementing equipment projects required
• Demonstrated ability to write & present technical/scientific documents & reports preferred
• Understanding of QC equipment/systems end user functionality & lifecycle management a plus

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 were life changing.

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