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

Biopharma Careers; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay + annual bonus

Health,Dental, Vision insurance from 1

401K with company match

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks an experienced IT/Engineering leader to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing applications. You will improve process control reliability, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate upgrades while partnering with shop floor, IT, and QA teams.

Responsibilities include managing large IT projects, defining standards, contributing to audits, and applying Lean/Six Sigma methods. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field required with 8+ years in process-based manufacturing.
• Alternative: Associate’s Degree in IT/Engineering with 10+ years in process-based manufacturing may be considered.
• Knowledgeable in PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA.
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable Lean/Six Sigma tasks.
• Inclusive recruitment and equal opportunity commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work with production and corporate as liaison, ensuring application understanding and process improvements.
• Present initiatives clearly to customers, avoiding industry jargon.
• Identify stakeholder requirements and address process gaps with action plans.
• Develop and implement actions to support production goals.
• Provide input to product feature enhancements and process improvements.
• Coordinate and oversee software upgrades and releases to applicable systems.
• Coach and train colleagues and stakeholders in relevant areas.
• Lead large projects involving specified application solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

Associate’s degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

PAS-X

POInT

PLC

SCADA

Job description

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 14weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

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 & 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 & 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 & 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.