Wash and Sterilization/Formulation Process Professional I

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay

Annual performance bonus

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K contribution

Parental & family medical leave

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking staff to support operations, equipment and processes to meet business and regulatory requirements. You will provide solutions for routine to moderate issues and assist in training junior team members.

The role reports to a Manager and involves continuous improvement, collaboration with QA and production, and adherence to safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or related field preferred.
• May consider an Associate’s degree with 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• GMP knowledge and manufacturing environment experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deviation investigations and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools.
• Provide training on process and procedure changes.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Lean tools

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Associate degree with 2 years manufacturing experience

High School Diploma with 4 years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

PAS-X

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

Support people, equipment and processes for our operations areas to meet business and regulatory requirements. Provide process solutions for routine to moderate complexity issues. Support training for junior team members.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with production and QA to provide in depth deviation investigations and root cause analysisDrive continuous improvements via Lean toolsProvide training on process and procedure changesIdentify and implement process needs and improvement opportunities for routine to moderate complexity issuesResponsible for collection of data for periodic reviews and reportingFollow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of dutiesOther accountabilities, as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, technology or related field of study preferred) from an accredited university requiredMay consider an Associate’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience requiredMay consider a High School Diploma (GED) with a minimum four (4) years of manufacturing experience requiredMinimum of one (1) year of manufacturing experience preferred, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentExcellent written communication skills requiredGMP knowledge requiredBasic investigation and systematic problem-solving experience requiredManufacturing experience preferredGeneral knowledge of change control and Quality Management System (QMS) systems preferredRelevant electronic manufacturing system experience preferred (ex: SAP, PAS-X, etc)Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning methodologies and ability to use multiple methods to train others preferredExposure to regulatory audits/inspections a plus

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.