Manager - Project Management (Biotech Manufacturing) - West Lebanon, United States - Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
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West Lebanon, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

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 will lead a team of API Optimization Specialists, Manufacturing Area Specialists, and Project Managers in the execution of the manufacturing suite robustness and capacity portfolio; as our site continues to grow and increase efficiency of existing operational capacity.

Responsibilities include team development, delivery of the associated project portfolio, status reporting, budgeting, training and planning.

The role will guide and ensure the right projects are being worked on in alignment with current site strategy to increase API production through efficiency and long term site expansion.

It will help to drive the link between site strategy, roadmaps, and project prioritization.

Additional responsibilities include ensuring consistency and standardization across the area project portfolio as well as timely communication of project risks, and resource constraints.

A background in commercial stage biologics manufacturing operations, including manufacturing optimization improvements and related cross functional Engineering/CAPEX projects, will give a solid grounding for incumbent in this role.


Relationships

Reports to:
Sr. Manager Operational Excellence.

Number of subordinates with direct/indirect referral: 6 direct reports plus responsibility for cross functional site wide projects.


Essential Functions

  • People Development
  • Hire, train, develop and coach team members to enable project execution at site
  • Align individual performance expectations with organizational goals
  • Develop performance goals collaboratively with direct reports
  • Ensure that performance goals are clearly communicated and current
  • Provide constructive and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals


  • Project Management

  • Manufacturing Suites (robustness and capacity)
  • Develop, coach, and build the competencies of project management at site related to: scaling up suite processes, capacity expansion, life cycle management of equipment, and general API optimization
  • Ensure team of PMs accomplish time, quality, cost and production objectives for area projects
  • Responsible for utilizing local standards and systems to successfully execute projects in line with the project execution model, local and BRD governance
  • Assist with standardizing site processes, communication strategies, and implementing tool & software improvements for Project Management group
  • Assist with any training required for personnel supporting project execution
  • Identify and develop working relationships with customers at all levels
  • Partner with Finance to ensure effective cost management and budget development for all area projects
  • Work with process improvements utilizing a LEAN mindset
  • Oversee external resources for project execution as needed
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 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

Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand and walk. The ability to push, lift, grasp, finger, and feel. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers.

Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including:

noise, inside and outside conditions including temperatures below 32 degrees F; close proximity to manufacturing equipment, moving parts, moving vehicles, and chemicals; atmospheric conditions including: odors, fumes, and dust.

The ability to function in narrow hallways and spaces.


Development of People

Qualifications

  • Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 10 plus years of p
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