Training Partner II - DPM Expansions

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual performance  –

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K 8% match

Parental leave 14 weeks

Family medical leave 6 weeks

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Free access to Novo Nordisk products

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in North Carolina is seeking a Training Program Lead to drive implementation and adoption of training standards across the site, delivering cross-functional content aligned with business objectives. You will partner with managers and SMEs to develop interventions for technical and leadership development, build KPIs, and participate in audits while upholding Novo Nordisk Way.

The role requires a four-year degree or equivalent and experience in regulated manufacturing, with lean and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education or related field required, with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree with four (4) years' experience, an Associate’s degree with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry.
• In lieu of a bachelor's with four years' experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in applying lean methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, including implementing and evaluating training programs to support employee development and organizational goals.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead engaging training sessions and workshops.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and track multiple tasks and events in a methodical manner.
• Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives and align training approaches across the business, including Training for Competency (TFC) initiatives.
• Assess training needs, set priorities, and execute actions to meet program milestones.
• Implement training schedules for employees with role-aligned review dates.
• Partner with managers and SMEs to develop interventions for technical, leadership, and personal development.
• Lead the execution of training plans and contribute to the site’s training structure.
• Train and coach trainers to ensure robust support within departments and maintain quality training systems.
• Coordinate training and promote Best Practices cross-site.
• Apply training principles to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor training KPIs and participate in internal audits as needed.

Skills

LEAN methodologies

Instructional design

Coaching & training

Organizational & time management

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education or related field

Associate’s degree in HR, Education, or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISOtrain

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

Drive the implementation and adoption of NNPILP training programs and standards by designing, delivering, and evaluating cross-functional training content. Ensure alignment with business objectives and operational targets while continuously improving and maintaining the local training program in accordance with established training standards.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Lead initiatives and align training approaches across the business to include supporting standardized development through Training for Competency (TFC) initiatives
• Assess training needs, set priorities, and execute actions to meet program milestones
• Implement training schedules for employees, establishing review dates aligned with their roles
• Partner with managers and area subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop interventions for technical, leadership, and personal development, to include reporting out training plan and project status to other stakeholders (QA, production shift management, established training workshop teams, etc)
• Lead the execution of training plans, contributing to the site’s training structure
• Train and coach trainers to ensure robust support within departments and maintain quality training systems
• Conduct and coordinate training, promoting a culture of shared Best Practices across the site
• Apply training principles to evaluate effectiveness, conduct needs analyses, and improve methods continually
• Establish and monitor training KPIs to track progress while participating in internal audits as needed
• Perform all duties ethically and compliantly, incorporating the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in every interaction
• Lead or participate in training development workshops locally or globally
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. 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 Human Resources, Education or related field of study from an accredited university required with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry required, preferably in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree with four (4) years' experience, may consider an Associate’s degree in human resources, Education, or related field of study from an accredited university required with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry required, preferably in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree with four (4) years' experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant training experience in a regulated industry required, preferably in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in applying cLEAN methodologies and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness required
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, to include implementing and evaluating training programs to support employee development and organizational goals required
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead engaging training sessions and workshops required
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and track multiple tasks and events and to work in an orderly and methodical manner required
• Working knowledge and background with ISOtrain or other Learning Management Systems 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.