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About The Department
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
What We Offer You
The Position
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems. Provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications. Secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification. Support production & other stakeholders. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as the gatekeeper for standards.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Support & manage implementation of systems & interfaces
Support & manage corporate, product supply, PS, stakeholder & departmental initiatives/projects
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems
Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)
Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessary
Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant
Manage assignments with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
Ensure the quality of systems adheres to company standards; adhere to change management standards
Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering related field of study from an accredited university required
Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
For Logistics roles only: Minimum three (3) years of Warehouse automation equipment experience required (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
SAP EWM highly preferred
Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required
Programming & configuration of process control systems required
Windows based operating systems & associated applications required
System interfacing & integration & user access management required
Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferred
Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred
IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferred
Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferred
Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required
Strong in following up on results & revising work plans required
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
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.
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. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.
FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
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
The Position
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems. Provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications. Secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification. Support production & other stakeholders. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as the gatekeeper for standards.
Relationships
Reports to Manager, Senior Manager.
Essential Functions
Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Support & manage implementation of systems & interfaces
Support & manage corporate, product supply, PS, stakeholder & departmental initiatives/projects
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems
Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)
Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management
Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessary
Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant
Manage assignments with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
Ensure the quality of systems adheres to company standards; adhere to change management standards
Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in engineering related field of study from an accredited university required
Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
For Logistics roles only: Minimum three (3) years of Warehouse automation equipment experience required (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
SAP EWM highly preferred
Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required
Programming & configuration of process control systems required
Windows based operating systems & associated applications required
System interfacing & integration & user access management required
Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferred
Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred
IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferred
Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferred
Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required
Strong in following up on results & revising work plans required
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
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.
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. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.