Site Services Lead - Security (DPM Expansions)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Drug program access

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Clayton, NC seeks a Site Services Lead - Security to oversee maintenance and security services with a focus on cost-effectiveness, safety, and audit readiness. You will manage contractor relationships and major contracts to ensure reliable site operations.

Requires 5+ years in facilities maintenance, 2+ years in contract management, and knowledge of security systems; offers competitive pay, strong benefits, and growth within a global pharma leader.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities maintenance including system ownership
• 2+ years in contract negotiations & contract management
• Building maintenance knowledge/experience
• Knowledge of security systems preferred
• Management of various fulltime contractors required
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Participation in emergency response teams a plus
• Good communication & writing skills a plus
• Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems preferred
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Negotiate & manage all major contracts for services while improving value
• Proactively manage the facility upkeep & respond timely to building maintenance requests
• Manage security contractors to protect critical areas & employee safety
• Participate with spill response & first aid teams
• Manage housekeeping contractors & proactively maintain facility cleanliness
• Maintain Site Services SharePoint site & records
• Ensure all records are maintained for audit readiness
• Manage all deviations & audit NCs for the Site Services areas of responsibility
• Provide back up support for waste management & fire protection systems
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Contract management

Emergency response

Security systems

OSHA knowledge

Fire safety

Planning

Building maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or planning

Job description

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Site Services Lead - Security (DPM Expansions)

Facility: Business Support & Administration

Location: Clayton, NC, US

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

Life & Disability Insurance

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

Lead the site services systems to provide maintenance & services to the facility in a cost-effective manner.

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Site Services.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Negotiate & manage all major contracts for services while improving value
• Proactively manage the facility upkeep & respond timely to building maintenance requests
• Manage security contractors to protect critical areas & employee safety
• Participate with spill response & first aid teams
• Manage housekeeping contractors & proactively maintain facility cleanliness
• Maintain Site Services SharePoint site & records
• Ensure all records are maintained for audit readiness
• Manage all deviations & audit NCs for the Site Services areas of responsibility
• Provide back up support for waste management & fire protection systems
• Other accountabilities, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business or planning, or equivalent combination of education & experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in facilities maintenance including system ownership required
• Minimum of 2 years in negotiations of contracts & contract management required
• Building Maintenance knowledge/experience required
• Knowledge of security systems preferred
• Management of various fulltime contractors required
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations preferred
• Participation in emergency response teams a plus
• Good communication & writing skills a plus
• Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems preferred
• Able to develop & manage action plans to achieve targets preferred

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.