Sr. QA Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Sr. QA Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Employer Novo Nordisk Location West Lebanon, NH Start date Mar 31, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Clinical , Clinical Medicine , Manufacturing & Production Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed 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 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 is responsible for working together with the management team to set future quality direction and supporting the implementation of our ambitious goals by bringing the best practices from other Novo Nordisk sites. The person in this role will be responsible for performing reviews/approving of manufacturing and support documentation and records to certify compliance with in-house specifications/standards and GMP for all site bioloigics produced. This position has QA signature authority on the review of individual batch records, supporting test records and other ancillary support records. Responsibility for developing and coaching QA colleagues as well as supporting manufacturing by being present on the manufacturing floor. This role will help drive implementation of quality improvement projects, and support cross functional projects across the site. This role is based onsite at our West Lebanon, NH bio-production facility Monday-Friday. Our facility is a 24/7 commercial scale GMP manufacturing facility.

Relationships Reports to:

Sr. Director, QA Essential Functions Responsible for training, mentoring and developing other QA colleaguesResponsible for identifying and assessing training needs and delivering training materials and programs, to include training of team members on compliance related issues and other QA related topicsServe as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) expert that responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of training programsWorks closely with Manufacturing and Quality Control to resolve open issues resulting from record reviews, internal audits of the facility, and deviation issuesInforming stakeholders regarding project goals and deliverablesConsult and mentor across business operations and provide specialized knowledgeReviews and assesses Deviations, including evaluation, tracking, follow-up, and reporting / trendingReviews and approves Validation DocumentationReviews and assesses Corrective and Preventive Action ReportsPerforms all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codesIncorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with othersOther duties as assigned

Qualifications Education and Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree within a scientific or life science requiredMaster's Degree preferred

Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree with ten (10) years experience requiredMaster's Degree with eight (8) years experience preferredSix (6) years of direct QA experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills in English are requiredStrong planning and organization skills, with flexibility for changes in work prioritiesMust be able to exercise judgment within defined practices and policies to determine appropriate action to be takenNormally receives no instructions on routine work, and general instructions on new assignments. Determines and develops approach to solutionsAbility to work on complex Quality projects where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factorsAbility to train and/or mentor Junior team members in QA Best PracticesExtensive knowledge in GMP API manufacturing in the pharmaceutical IndustryHave proven experience with GMP manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industryHave good stakeholder management skills and collaboration skills at all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements Local and International Travel:

0-5%. While performing this job employee work involves sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally. This position may lift up to 10 pounds occasionally or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Visual a to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing. 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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