Job Description

About the Department

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

The Position

The Logistic Associate will provide multi-faceted support to materials, quality, procurement, warehouse, and manufacturing operations. Daily routine will consist of providing direct support to materials and warehouse operations along with interdepartmental support across our bio-production facility. This role may deal with inbound and outbound shipments, including regulated biological materials, and will be expected to gain understanding of a variety of governmental permitting/tariff procedures to facilitate international transport of regulated materials. In addition this role may be tasked with coordinating external logistics partners responsible for domestic and international physical shipment of materials/product. SAP experience is a plus, also can consider candidates with other relevant ERP system experience. Our facility manufactures lifesaving medicine for our patients and this role will be expected to have strong documentation skills and a quality focused mindset, in order to prepare for potential internal or external audits in line with GMP and FDA requirements. Incumbent will be expected to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, while also taking into consideration the downstream effects and regulatory requirements of actions.

This is an onsite role Monday-Friday based at our West Lebanon, NH bio-production facility.

Relationships

Reports to: Supervisor, Materials & Logistics

Essential Functions

• Primary responsible for change management and deviation response
• Assist or Manage department training program
  • Coordinate the development of training materials
  • Assist in planning and budgeting of training activities
  • Coordinate and deliver basic SAP training for site

• Develop and report Materials KPIs
• Manage stock count program for plant materials, including regulated biological substances
  • Produce counts, investigate differences, and reconcile differences
• Materials obsolescence review and disposition
• Support system for providing kits to Manufacturing/Facilities for system turnarounds
• Analyze and assess physical material flows
• Support contract management and supplier management activities
• Provide backup for shipping, receiving, and warehouse team (product shipments/large receipts/vacations/absences)
• Provide support for ad hoc projects
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and industry codes
• Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications:
  • High School Diploma required
  • Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma with four (4) plus years of experience in warehouse or materials functions required
  • Associate’s Degree with two (2) plus year of experience in warehouse or materials functions preferred
  • Biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Skills & abilities:
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good presentation skills a plus
    • Excellent analytical and computer skills including Excel and material management systems
    • Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a warehouse ERP system; SAP preferred
    • Knowledge of Biotech/Pharmaceutical production supply chain principles and cGMPs preferred
    • Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills
    • Able to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements and working environment: The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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.