Health & Safety Professional II (QC Lab)

Novo Nordisk; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Pharma product access

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead programs ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. Responsibilities include implementing EHS programs, regulatory liaison, training, and incident analysis.

The role supports plant operations, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and drives zero-harm initiatives while upholding cGMP expectations within pharma manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field is required with pharma manufacturing exposure.
• Experience with OSHA regs, ISO 14001/18001 is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental and safety programs across operations.
• Support regulatory interactions and ensure local, state, and federal compliance.
• Provide expertise and solutions to projects to resolve issues.
• Conduct EHS assessments/inspections and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver training and tools for core processes to improve performance.
• Communicate EHS metrics and outcomes on a routine basis.
• Review incidents and coach root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Back up for emergency management and fire system oversight.
• Drive initiatives to achieve EHS strategies and maintain requirements.
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in duties.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

OSHA / regulations knowledge

Root cause analysis

ISO 14001 / 18001 knowledge

Emergency management

Pharma / cGMP familiarity

Communication & writing

Action plan development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Associate's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

High School Diploma with 5+ years in safety

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 preferredWorking 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.