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Novo Nordisk Vice President - Quality Assurance in West Lebanon, New Hampshire
About the Department
Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients. Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?
The Position
This position is responsible for leading the Quality culture with the BRD API US management team that meets the Novo Nordisk Quality Policy, QMS, and Quality objectives at BRD API US. Directs and coordinates the activities of Quality Assurance to support the production of BRD products through quality assurance programs which meet or exceed business, regulatory, and customer requirements in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way. Formulate, communicate, and implement corporate strategy that effectively supports the manufacture of BRD products through quality assurance programs that ensure safe, effective, and pure products.
Key Accountable Areas: This position is responsible for leading the strategic and tactical activities for Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, and Quality Compliance, at BRD API US.
Responsible to manage areas above via subordinate management by setting direction, following up to ensure progress and goal attainment, and to provide feedback and coaching. A high level of innovation and collaboration is expected to continuously improve QMS processes and achieve improved quality at BRD API US.
Essential Functions
Execute Novo Nordisk Quality System at Site NH to ensure that products are designed, manufactured, and shipped to customers such that quality, safety, and effectiveness are assured
Execute procedures and criteria for the release of product and distribution of production
Formulate, communicate, and implement corporate and local strategies that effectively supports the manufacturing of BRD products through quality assurance programs to ensure safe, effective, and pure products
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of international and national standards and guidelines in Site NH’s area of activity
Responsible to lead, develop, and recruit a highly effective staff of appropriate technical depth to support current needs and future growth Site NH:
Ensure that current rules and regulations are complied with within BRD API US and the marketing authorization is kept. Responsible for quality assurance of all aspects of production of API products at BRD API US: Control and status assignment of API products
QA management responsible for process validations of products produced for market
Assure appropriate approval of all GMP documents and documentation in the department
Participation in building and re-building projects in the departments
Provide GMP education and communicate Quality Mindset
Principal respondent to Health Authority audits at BRD API US
Plan and ensure professional execution of inspections
As member of the management team in BRD QA and BRD API US:
Ensure a high level of quality in BRD API US
Always communicate Quality Mindset
Support BRD API US management team in follow up on quality KPIs, QMR, inspections, etc.
Ensure compliance in own department
Direct and manage quality management team which includes but is not limited to the following:
Set objectives for the department
Assure that the department meets goals and KPI’s in the area
Strategic planning for the department
Organizational planning and objective setting
Policy development
Assure that the department builds up and maintains working procedures and systems to assure
cGMP compliance and good housekeeping
High quality of work in all ways
Effective and flexible case handling
Recruitment/selection
Personnel training and development
General management according to NNWay
Assure development of employees
Assure that employees in the department are trained and motivated according to NNs visions and goals
Maintaining a healthy and engaging working environment in the department
Assure manning and back-up for key personnel
Define and follow-up budget for the department
Assure implementation and comply with cLEAN (including continuous process improvements via cLEAN methodologies)
Assure that all relevant HR activities are executed
As member of BRD API US management team, responsible to participate in setting goals, objectives, policy, and continuous improvement projects
Personnel and budget responsibilities for BRD API US QA
Assure planning and optimal use of resources in the department
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Perform other duties as assigned
Assures all activities comply with established company policies and perform all duties in compliance with global regulatory requirements, the NN Quality Manual and SOPs
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
Other individual assignments
Chairs the QMT forum for BRD API US
Physical Requirements
10-20% overnight travel required. The ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to grasp and finger. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally. Lifting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analysing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
Development of People
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
Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering, MS/MSC is preferred
Minimum twelve (12) years’ experience in pharmaceutical quality, manufacturing, or a related area
Minimum seven (7) years’ supervisory/management experience in pharmaceutical industry
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a licensed drug, device, or biologic facility regulated by FDA, EMEA or a leading international agency in a quality role
Exceptional communication skills and the proven ability to integrate into a team and manage complex projects
Strong computer skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong planning and organizational skills, and flexibility to change work priorities as necessary
Must have practical experience in working with the U.S. and international requirements for biologicals and/or pharmaceuticals
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, 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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