Associate Director, Quality Control

Associate Director, Quality Control Employer Novo Nordisk Location Clayton, NC Start date Jun 2, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Quality , Quality Control 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 Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk 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 Lead strategic activities to drive line performance, process improvements & technical improvements within the assigned department. Ensure fulfillment of departmental targets in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations & SOPs. Manage all activities & personnel related to the establishment & operation of the laboratories supporting analysis of materials & products for the associated stakeholders. Relationships Reports to Vice President. Essential Functions Drive a safe workplace culture, ensuring safety & environmental requirements are metEnsure processes are capable of meeting quality specifications & requirementsDrive alignment to annual P&O processes (Evolve, One Review, Talk-to Grow, etc.)Focus on eliminating defects & building simplicity into processesAlign process activities with lead time targetsSet direction by developing transparent process objectives based on site goalsDrive process performance to meet business & customer needsDrive operations standardization, equipment maintenance & compliance & collaboration across teams/departments for alignmentUse systems & coach employees to maximize value & minimize wasteProvide strategic resource planning to operate processes in a cLEAN® wayCoach, develop and engage direct reports, focusing on the NNWay essentialsIntegrate quality & business ethics into all decisionsCoordinate with head of department& other teams on workload issues & prioritiesFrequent planning to ensure resources are in place to execute the plan, to include ensuring alignment with all budget/cost, quality and deliverablesEnsure tracking & reporting of KPIsCommunicate with customers and stakeholders to ensure knowledge transfer & alignment with all other relevant stakeholdersFollow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther 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.) 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 Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required, with a minimum of seven (7) years of direct leadership/management experience in a clinical or industrial/pharmaceutical laboratory and a minimum of eight (8) years working in a manufacturing environment required, preferably a pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentMinimum five (5) years of analytical GMP laboratory experience requiredKnowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: Microbiological or chemical testing, Laboratory Equipment, Validations/Transfers, Stability programs, GMPs, or laboratory techniques required based on assigned areaExperience driving process improvements/design using systematic methodologies, Lean principles, Six Sigma, etc., requiredDemonstrated attention to detail, proofreading & strong computer skills with a willingness to learn new IT applications requiredDemonstrated knowledge of

US & ISO

regulations & guidelines, & applications of cGMP's within microbial area based on assigned area requiredDemonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry validation requirements including a thorough understanding of cleaning, equipment, utility, computer & process validation requirements & concepts requiredExcellent written & oral communication skills & the ability to author scientific & technical reports required

Organization/Planning:

Proven expertise in leading execution of a process, planning/organizing, checking results & creating the cycle plan in accordance with testing needs requiredProven expertise in mentoring & staff development, change management, planning & organizing, managing execution & revising work plans for complex issues addressed by cross functional teams 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

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