Health & Safety Professional II

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 life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
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 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.
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 12 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

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
Provide leadership & support in attaining a safe, healthy & environmentally responsible working environment. Provide direct support for all US OFP operations.
Relationships
Senior Manager.
Essential Functions

• Implementation of environmental & safety programs
• Support US OFP with EHS aspects as required including interactions with various regulatory and governmental agencies ensuring compliance with local, county, state and federal requirements
• Provide expertise & solutions to relevant personnel & projects to resolve known or potential issues
• Conduct EHS assessments/inspections & work with area managers to ensure timely remediation of identified issues
• Provide training & tools for the core processes to improve performance
• Communicate EHS performance statistics on a routine basis
• Review recordable accidents & coach root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions for assigned departments
• Provide back up for emergency management/fire systems
• Drive actions to achieve overall EHS strategies (e.g. "Circular for Zero")
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities as assigned

Physical Requirements
Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety, Safety Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required
  • May consider an associate's degree in environmental health & safety, Safety Management, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
  • May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of seven (7)) years of experience in safety required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Minimum of three (3) years of safety experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Intermediate working knowledge of OSHA & Environmental regulations required
• Skills in root cause analysis for analyzing accidents preferred
• Ability to complete comprehensive EHS assessments/inspections independently preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001/18001 preferred
• Emergency Management/planning knowledge & experience a plus
• Pharmaceutical (cGMP) experience a plus
• Good communication & writing skills preferred
• Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems a plus
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets required

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.
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.