Facility Management Associate II - PS AM (DPM Expansions)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – day

8% 401K company match

Parental & family medical leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Clayton, NC is seeking a Facility Management Associate II to provide and coordinate maintenance and services for the FFEx facility. You will report to the Manager, Facilities & Utilities Maintenance and support major expansion activities across aseptic production and warehousing.

This role emphasizes safety, building upkeep, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers competitive pay, health and welfare benefits from day one, and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in engineering, business or planning or equivalent
• Minimum of seven years in facilities maintenance or similar field preferred
• Building maintenance knowledge/experience required

Responsibilities

• Follows safety & environmental requirements in duties
• Manages contracts for services and improves value
• Maintains facility and responds to maintenance requests
• Plans and performs general building repairs and improvements
• Audits building and parking lot cleanliness
• Provides back up support for waste management

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering, business or planning

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Facility Management Associate II - PS AM (DPM Expansions)

Facility: Business Support & Administration

Location: Clayton, NC, US

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
• Life & Disability Insurance

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

Provide & coordinate maintenance & services to the facility in a cost‑effective manner.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Facilities & Utilities Maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Follows all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Assists in management & execution of contracts for services while improving value
• Maintains the facility & responds timely to building maintenance requests
• Responsible for physical condition of building & grounds
• Responsible for planning & performing work relating to general repair of buildings such as installing & relocating building or office fixtures & minor repairs to building, walls, floors, stairs, general carpentry, etc
• Routinely audits building & parking lot cleanliness & maintenance
• Works independently on projects of greater complexity
• May provide direction to less experienced staff
• Participates with spill response & first aid teams in coordination with EHS
• Updates Facility Management share‑point site & records
• Supports execution of shipping, receiving & non‑GMP warehouse tasks as needed
• Provides back up support for waste management
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Ability to be on feet for up to a 12‑hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. Occasionally performs critical job functions in extremely cold work environments. Occasionally positions oneself within confined spaces for inspection, repair & maintenance of equipment. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Able to pass a driving exam for powered industrial trucks. Does not require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in engineering, business or planning, or an equivalent combination of education & experience a plus
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in facilities maintenance or similar field preferred
• Building maintenance knowledge/experience required
• Knowledge of security systems a plus
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Participation in emergency response teams a plus
• Pharmaceutical experience a plus
• Good communication & writing skills a plus
• Valid driver’s license & ability to drive box truck for movement of materials between NN sites a plus
• Ability to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred

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.