About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For nearly 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 legacy Injectable Finished Products (IFP) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At IFP, 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 – reimbursement up to $10,000 annually
• 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.

Position Purpose

Active member of the site capacity department responsible for communications related to IFP site Clayton expansion. Accountable to plan, develop & implement internal communication strategies to support the project. Coordinate with IFP site communication, Novo Nordisk Inc., (NNI), Future AP & PSQIT on all external communications, as warranted. Collaborate with other NN communication professionals, as warranted. Develop & execute communication plans, coach & develop others to support communications & change management activities for successful implementation of projects, initiatives & strategies related to the project. Manage events/tours/visitors, as required.

Accountabilities

• Partner with site capacity management & IFP site Clayton Communication Partner to develop & implement communication plans according to business needs, including strategy comprehension, change management &organizational culture
• Support the PAAC Steering group on employer branding & other projects, including expansion-related community & neighbor relations activities, milestone celebrations & announcements
• Develop & implement communication plans aligned with corporate, AP expansion & IFP communication priorities & strategy
• Coach & develop leaders in effective communication strategies
• Develop tools & methods to reduce communication gaps between senior leadership & shop floor, project management to specialists, existing IFP employees & contractors, including All-Employee meetings, team building & seminars, etc. Provide leaders with feedback & advise on communication plans, messaging & execution
• Execute on tactics supporting external communications, employer branding & public affairs strategy in alignment with priorities of IFP & the expansion project management, NNI Corporate Communications, Future AP, PSQIT & NNPILP Government & Public Affairs
• Drive strategy for expansion project-related communication channel solutions (SharePoint, digital news, digital signage, digital workplace applications, SMS messaging etc.)
• Support management team with direction, troubleshooting & best practices
• Plan & execute processes, materials & meetings to establish local site capacity strategy & IFP expansion strategy
• Drive & support the site capacity management team through the change management process needed to develop future production areas & process as well as developing the future organization
• Support the program business plan & site reviews
• Prepare presentations & remarks for site capacity Project Director for lateral & elevated audiences
• Drive & support cross-organizational project management activities
• Develop policy & ensure compliance to local Visitor Policy in partnership with EHS & Facility Services
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Organizational Communications, Public Relations, Organizational Development, or related field; or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Minimum 4 years’ experience required in communication development, effective communication campaigns or similar work
• Change management experience
• Outstanding written, verbal & public speaking communication skills
• Outstanding organization & planning skills for development & execution of programs
• Advanced knowledge & experience with MS PowerPoint
• First line support & coordination with third-party vendor activities
• Proficient in MS SharePoint & other Microsoft applications
• Proficient with photography, video editing & production skills
• Experience using a variety of design & editing tools & software such as Adobe Suite

Desired Qualifications

• Project management experience
• Support of multi-shift pharmaceutical manufacturing organization or new construction activities
• Energetic & entrepreneurial approach & strong attention to detail
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Experience in coaching & meeting facilitation
• Superior time management & organizational skills & ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage multiple firm deadlines in a busy environment

Physical & Other Requirements

• Occasionally moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• Constantly operates a computer & other office equipment using hands
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally, up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction
• Ability to work the hours necessary to support a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation
• Ability to adjust schedule to work with colleagues in other international time zones

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.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

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.