Operations Assistant - API

About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk's innovative oral products. At API, you'll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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
Responsible for providing clerical, administrative & process support. Assist the Director and/or Department Leadership Team in document controlling, scheduling, meeting logistics, travel coordination, presentation development, & KPI tracking, etc.
Relationships
Director, as assigned.
Essential Functions

• Provide administrative support to the Department Leadership Team, as required
• Assist in the collection, entry, tracking, & reporting of KPIs
• Assist with completion of projects or non-conformities requiring data processing, filing, collection of data, etc.
• Assist in document controlling
• Assist Project Managers with meeting minutes, weekly reporting, CR administration
• Serves as ISOtrain, SharePoint, Info Center Board, GlobeShare coordinator
• Coordinate & assist in the updating of SOPs
• Set up & maintain filing system for documentation in accordance with 5S principles
• Order & maintain supplies needed to support the area
• 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. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).
Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in business, office administration, or relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years as an Administrative Assistant or Production Coordinator required
• Ability to read/write/understand complicated production & GMP documentation a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required
• Written & verbal communication skills to allow interaction will all levels of operations & management preferred
• Ability to organize GMP related documentation with exceptional attention to detail a plus
• Anticipate project needs to ensure all required assistance, support systems, & documentation is available preferred

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.