Portfolio Manager Employer Novo Nordisk Location Clayton, NC Start date Aug 28, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Administration , Project Management Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Bio NC , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details About the Department You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk's 50,000 employees. FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.
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 14 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 Primary contact for site DFP Investment Manager for site Project Portfolio for Prioritization. Responsible for monthly status updates, investment budget, DFP
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coordination of presentations & meetings. Ensure new DFP investment requirements & processes improvements are integrated with our current & local processes. Manage the overall site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) process. Provide strategic review of the overall site Project Portfolio as changes in site strategy, or business impact occur to provide guidance & ensure the right projects are being worked on in alignment with current site strategy. Drive link between site strategy, roadmaps, & project prioritization. Ensure consistent steering group (STG) across site & provide training to PM & (STG) participants. Ensure timely communication of project risks & resource constraints. Relationships Reports to Senior Manager, Finance & Procurement. Essential Functions Build, manage, & continuously improve the site Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processLead the site PPM prioritization & implementation planning process twice yearly in alignment with AB & RE budget cycles & facilitate discussions with site management to ensure site alignment on the overall project portfolioProvide PPM support, in conjunction with Finance, to the development of the NNPILP Investment BudgetLead the overall monthly steering group process, & ensure standardization of STG materials, agenda, & approach across all director areasResponsible for PPM communications to management & other stakeholdersReact on trends & challenge, propose solutions to solve gaps & drive the implementation processResponsible for consistency of Gate presentation & ensure that benefit realization gets reported & anchored according to the Gate commitmentsResponsible for ensuring project plan accomplishes time, quality, impact, & cost objectivesDrive continuous improvements on PPM processSupport project managers in their project execution & presentation to STGDrive & challenge projects with the resource knowledge gained from the different STG meetings & proactively work with stakeholder to resolve challengesCoordinate & facilitate assigned monthly steering group (STG) meetings, PPM SLT meeting, & DFP IPG presentation coordinationAssists in Gate 5 preparation of Site Portfolio level, DFP
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projectsPrimary site contact for Project Portfolio coordination with corporate DFP Investment Manager regarding
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presentations & meetingsEnsure PPM training material is current & aligned with site & corporate best practices & provide training & support to Project Managers & LOB on PPM processes & templatesActively participates in DFP Project Portfolio Management Network & provides support & coaching among the network members & site personnelResponsible for overall monthly steering group process by coordinating & facilitating steering group meetings, while ensuring standardization of STG materials, agenda, & approach, across director areas & PPM SLT meetingDevelop & maintain project portfolios in Clarity, including creating new projects, managing changes, all project gate approvals & processing of investment applicationsManagement of project portfolio overview file & monthly clarity status reportingEnsure adequate & consistent resource overview across the portfolioDrive & challenge projects with the resource knowledge gained from the different STG meetings & proactively work with stakeholder to resolve challengesDevelop & maintain metrics for the overall site project portfolio to monitor health & performance of project portfolioReact on trends & challenge, propose solutions to solve gaps & drive the implementation processDevelopment & Management of the PPM Governance SharePoint siteSite Clarity Super UserOther 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 Bachelor's Degree in project management, business, or an equivalent combination of education & industry experience requiredMinimum seven (7) years of demonstrated project / change management skills in a pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or business environment preferredAdvanced Project or Portfolio Management competencies obtained through relevant training or experience requiredAdvanced user of MS Excel & PowerPoint preferredClarity Super User preferredProven project portfolio management skills & thorough understanding of project management processes, documentation, & standards preferredAbility to create & manage detailed project portfolio schedules preferredDemonstrated team leadership & collaboration across all levels of management preferred Proven experience in planning / organizing, managing, & revising detailed project portfolio schedules & agendas requiredDemonstrates strong changes management skills required We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. 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. Company Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 54,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. For more information visit novonordisk.com . Our US Research & Development hub, located in the Greater Boston area, brings together the best talent to drive life science innovation. Located in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge, our teams reflect the full scope of R D, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future by creating a distinct R D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. By combining the speed and agility of biotech with the quality, resources, and stability of a large pharmaceutical company, our US R D hub will benefit from the best of both worlds to develop new medicines that meet the needs of patients.
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