Associate VP, Drug Product Manufacturing US Quality Employer Novo Nordisk Location Clayton, NC Start date Sep 23, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Manufacturing & Production , Manufacturing/Mechanical 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 At Novo, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo allows our employees to embark on 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) 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 PS AM, 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 positionsAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

• effective day oneGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match optionFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leaveFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical productsTuition Assistance Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee 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 The Associate Vice President of Drug Product Manufacturing US Quality (DPM US Quality) will head up the Quality Assurance organization across the DPM Manufacturing sites in Bloomington Clayton and Site Durham. Direct and coordinate the activities of the DPM US Quality organization to support the production of Novo's products and devices through testing and quality assurance programs which meet or exceed business, regulatory and customer requirements in accordance with the Novo Way. Formulate, communicate and implement the corporate strategy that effectively supports the manufacture of Novo products through testing and quality assurance programs that ensure patient safety. RelationshipsThe position reports to the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Quality and is a member of the Manufacturing Quality Management team. The incumbent will be responsible for the entire organisation consisting of 5 direct reports and a total of 300 + employees. In addition, the Associate Vice President will be a part of the DPM USManagement team. Essential Functions Head up DPM US Quality ensuring that the organization is a strong partner to Line of BusinessFormulate, communicate and implement the corporate and local strategies that effectively supports the manufacturing of Novo products to ensure patient safety Direct and manage quality management team which includes but is not limited to the following:

Training and developmentPerformance leadershipRecruitment/ selectionEmployee relationsBudgetContinuous process improvement via cLEAN methodologiesOrganizational planning and objective settingPolicy development follows all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesPerform other duties 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). Development Of People Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo´s policies, procedures and Novo Way. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering, business, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, manufacturing or a related area requiredMaster's Degree preferredMinimum of five (5) years of supervisory/management experience in pharmaceutical industry requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills requiredStrong presentation skills requiredExcellent working knowledge of FDA regulations relevant to the business 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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//www.novonordisk-us.com/ Phone 617-612-6200 Location 75 Hayden Avenue Lexington

MA 02421

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