Senior Project Controls Lead - Pharma Manufacturing

Novo Nordisk A/S

Powhatan (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Paid time off - 14 holidays

Health insurance from day one

401K with company match

Parental leave - 14 weeks

Family medical leave - 6 weeks

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referrals

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Clayton, NC to drive planning, scheduling, risk management, and cost control across the expansion program. You will provide direction and day-to-day leadership within the Project Controls Department and coordinate with global PMO and external contractors.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in manufacturing or quality within regulated industries.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required.
May consider an Associate’s degree in engineering or related field of study from an accredited university with 7 (seven) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry required.
May consider a High School Diploma (GED) with 9 (nine) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry required.
Minimum of five (5) years of project experience required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry required
Knowledgeable in systems within pharmaceutical industries to include parenteral drug production preferred
Knowledgeable in the effective management required when working in complex organizations and in managing contractors to achieve project goals required
Knowledge of large CAPEX projects with focus on PMI/Novo Nordisk project management governance a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams preferred

Responsibilities

Build the foundations for operational project controls supporting all control disciplines within the expansion program.
Anticipate complex internal and external project control issues with impact on the organization.
Establish metrics to monitor project performance that will give visibility to potential problems that could lead to schedule slippage or cost overruns.
Engage project leadership to update/report on progress, actions and address concerns which may be through local steering group reporting.
Explain complex processes or challenges effectively. Focusing on critical thinking and problem solving to provide a framework for an acceptable resolution through various levels of leadership.
Capable of organizing complex scopes of work into manageable tasks for yourself and those within the discipline area.
Liaison with global PMO counterparts within the discipline area, representing Site’s efforts and local requirements.
Represent project controls in project audits and reviews for specific discipline area.
Drive and continuously improve procedures and controls within the project execution process.
Continuously monitor the effectiveness of project controls processes for the discipline, ask for constructive feedback and improve the processes with meaningful change.
Exemplify detail-oriented behaviours, following process and procedures where applicable.
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
Other accountabilities, as assigned