Health & Safety Professional II (QC Lab)

NCBioImpact; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Family medical leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks an Environmental Health & Safety lead to provide leadership for safe, healthy and environmentally responsible operations. You will support PSAM operations, implement EHS programs, and ensure regulatory compliance across local and federal agencies.

The role emphasizes incident review, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and training to improve performance. Strong communication and knowledge of ISO 14001/18001 are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field from an accredited university; 1 year of safety experience required.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's with 1 year experience, an Associate’s Degree with 3 years safety experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's with 1 year experience, a High School Diploma with 5 years safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental & safety programs.
• Support EHS regulatory interactions at local, county, state, and federal levels.
• Provide training and tools to improve EHS performance.
• Review incidents and coach root cause analysis and CAPAs.
• Assist emergency management and fire system responsibilities.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Writing skills

Pharmaceutical (cGMP) knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health & Safety or Safety Management

Associate's in Environmental Health & Safety (with 3+ years)

High School Diploma (with 5+ years safety experience)

Job description

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

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

Provide leadership & support in attaining a safe, healthy & environmentally responsible working environment. Provide direct support for PSAM operations.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Implementation of environmental & safety programs
• Support EHS aspects as required including interactions with various regulatory and governmental agencies ensuring compliance with local, county, state and federal requirements
• Provide expertise & solutions to relevant personnel & projects to resolve known or potential issues
• Conduct EHS assessments/inspections & work with area managers to ensure timely remediation of identified issues
• Provide training & tools for the core processes to improve performance
• Communicate EHS performance statistics on a routine basis
• Review recordable accidents & coach root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions for assigned departments
• Provide back up for emergency management/fire systems
• Drive actions to achieve overall EHS strategies (e.g. “Circular for Zero”)
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• 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. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour 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. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a safety environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with one (1) year of experience, may consider an Associate's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or related field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a safety environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with one (1) year of experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a safety environment experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Intermediate working knowledge of OSHA & Environmental regulations required
• Skills in root cause analysis for analysing accidents preferred
• Ability to complete comprehensive EHS assessments/inspections independently preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001/18001 preferred
• Emergency Management/planning knowledge & experience a plus
• Pharmaceutical (cGMP) experience a plus
• Good communication & writing skills preferred
• Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems a plus
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets 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.