Health & Safety Professional III - SDF

BioSpace; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance – effective day one

401K contribution 8% + company match

14 weeks parental leave + 6 weeks paid

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced EHS Safety professional to lead safety processes at our Durham site in North Carolina. You will provide technical direction on high-hazard safety, coordinate industrial hygiene programs, and drive the development of safety programs and trainings across the site.

The role requires strong root-cause analysis, ISO45001 knowledge, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a relevant field required.
• Associate’s Degree with a minimum of seven years of safety experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine years of safety experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Minimum of five years of safety experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis for analyzing accidents & process incidents preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO45001 required.
• Knowledge in Industrial Hygiene and Workers' Compensation Management required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to site personnel as it relates to management of safety processes, working in high hazard environments & ensuring safety compliance
• Coordinate industrial hygiene programs to ensure compliance to applicable exposure limits
• Champion all safety requirements in the performance of duties across the site
• Creation & implementation of safety programs, objectives and targets
• Support Project execution & compliance through risk assessments, development of corrective actions & coordination of improvements
• Provide safety expertise & solutions for resolving known or potential issues
• Provide safety training & tools for core processes to improve safety performance
• Communicate safety performance statistics on a monthly/weekly basis
• Review all recordable accidents & coach root cause analyses, corrective & preventive actions for assigned departments
• Provide back up for emergency management/fire systems
• Increase the awareness of safety through various communication tools
• Support development of Health & Safety Professionals I and II and EHS Representatives
• Responsible for the site’s ISO45001 Health & Safety Management System and internal and external-related audits
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Root cause analysis

Industrial Hygiene

Verbal & written communication

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety/Safety Management or related field

Associate’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety/Safety Management or related field with 7+ years of safety experience

High School Diploma or equivalent with 9+ years of safety experience

Job description

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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.

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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 Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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

Contribute to the development of Health & Safety (EHS) processes/systems for the site. Write & review specifications, participate in process hazard evaluations, SOP development, safety programs development & training. Provide leadership & support in attaining a safe working environment, provide direct support for the site, technical direction for Safety Professionals & maintain & report safety data. Ensure positive working relationship with internal & external stakeholders & alignment/collaboration with Corporate Health & Safety groups. Drive the safety processes for the site.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical direction to site personnel as it relates to management of safety processes, working in high hazard environments & ensuring safety compliance
• Coordinate industrial hygiene programs to ensure compliance to applicable exposure limits
• Champion all safety requirements in the performance of duties across the site
• Creation & implementation of safety programs, objectives and targets
• Support Project execution & compliance through risk assessments, development of corrective actions & coordination of improvements
• Provide safety expertise & solutions for resolving known or potential issues
• Provide safety training & tools for core processes to improve safety performance
• Communicate safety performance statistics on a monthly/weekly basis
• Review all recordable accidents & coach root cause analyses, corrective & preventive actions for assigned departments
• Provide back up for emergency management/fire systems
• Increase the awareness of safety through various communication tools
• Support development of Health & Safety Professionals I and II and EHS Representatives
• Responsible for the site’s ISO45001 Health & Safety Management System and internal and external-related audits
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties 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 a relevant field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in safety required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• May consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in safety required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in safety required, preferably in a pharmaceutical environment
• Strong skills in root cause analysis for analysing accidents & process incidents preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO45001 required
• Knowledge in Industrial Hygiene and Worker's Compensation Management required
• Knowledge in classified electrical environments preferred

Knowledge & Experience In Emergency Management / Planning Required

• Pharmaceutical experience a plus

Good Verbal & Written Communication Skills Required

• 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.