Senior Application Engineer - PAS- X FP (Clayton, NC, US)

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 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

Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications.  Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus, Standards "Gatekeeper".

Relationships

Reports to Manager.

Essential Functions

Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives

Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers

Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management

Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals

Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements

Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies

Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems

Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas

Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules

Lead & manage large projects that involve specified application solutions

Develop & maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans

Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems

Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications

Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management

Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation

Implement effective Change Management

Support Corporate, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other 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 IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required

In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems, may consider an Associate’s Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of ten (10) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required

Technical/Process/Functional Knowledge: Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA required

Organization/Planning: Organization/Planning: Proven expertise, (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion required

Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLean / Six Sigma methodologies a 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.

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