Vice President, Emerging Technologies API Site Leader, Petersburg, VA

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. 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.

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.

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

Lead and manage Emerging Technologies (ET) / Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) production site in Petersburg VA to meet or exceed product supply short- and long-term objectives for production quality and financial results according to regulatory requirements the Triple Bottom Line and the Novo Nordisk Way of Management. This position will provide operational and strategic leadership with responsibility for directing and overseeing the development planning implementation and maintenance of manufacturing and quality methods processes facilities and operations for products and technologies within ET API. This role will also oversee production planning schedules materials equipment and labor resource requirements relating to the production and distribution of relevant products.

A high level of innovation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is expected to continuously improve processes and achieve enhanced operational efficiency for the production and release of products manufactured. Ability to drive and succeed with current business while leading change with a growth mindset.

Additionally this role is responsible for managing external relations with local and state government and other public sector groups ensuring the best interests of the organization are represented in the course of public decision-making and that the organization has an excellent reputation and engagement in the community.

Relationships

Reports to Corporate Vice President ET API Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) & Quality Control (QC).

Essential Functions

• Establish and drive vision and strategic operational plan for ET API US and NNPILP in alignment with strategic objectives of the company
• Champions strategic development of site business plans and initiates and leads related Investment / Capital Improvement Projects initiatives
• Risk management with high focus on minimizing risks for staff operational and project objectives
• Oversees site to maximize utilization of employees equipment and materials within quality standards
• Conduct strategic planning set objectives and develop performance measures to evaluate and drive site performance in accordance with NN product supply production system
• Plan develops and manages annual expense and capital budgets
• Ability to interact with executive levels presenting information and proposals to top management BOD and public forums
• Internal communication is critical with Denmark headquarters to ensure a clear understanding of product supply objectives worldwide and how these objectives translate into goals and timetables
• Drives a culture of operational excellence utilizing cLean to increase speed/efficiencies and to reduce waste (costs) and process variation. Manages value improvement programs to maintain superior customer service reduce costs and improve quality of our products
• Recommends operations policies and programs. Approves plant policies consistent with corporate requirements
• Interacts with other NN groups to support global product requirements
• Supports other departments to meet the quality and business objectives of NN
• Responsible for the maintenance and good housekeeping of machinery equipment and facilities in accordance with the QSR/cGMP and all global regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture ensuring site practices comply with established procedures and meet all local state or country regulations dealing with environmental health and safety requirements. Promotes a safe and compliant work environment
• Assures all activities comply with established company policies and perform all duties in compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Drive social responsibility and engagement to establish Novo Nordisk as a trusted partner in the community
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws regulations and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Recruit hire and develop world class workforce and leadership team to meet all objectives
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel 20-30% of the time to include international and domestic trips. Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction.

Development of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP) with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies procedures and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering science supply chain management or other relevant field of study from an accredited university required; Masters degree preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in a senior management role in biotech and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required to include exhibition of both strong general management and strategic planning skills
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills including knowledge of process improvement tools & systems (e.g. LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies) required
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations relevant to the organization required
• Proficient with MS Office software required
• Outstanding written verbal and public speaking skills in English required
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development process confirmation change management planning/organizing managing execution are required
• Demonstrated ability to review complex organizational plans and provide any required or necessary direction/guidance to ensure success is required
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills. Commitment to critical internal communication with headquarters in Denmark to ensure a clear understanding of product supply objectives worldwide and how these objectives translate into ET API US goals and timetables. Ability to provide regular clear reporting of results and progress
• Demonstrated support of vital external communication with the public sector for the exchange of information to ensure that the best interests of the business present and future are accounted for in the course of public decision making

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.

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.

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