Job Description

About the Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference.

The Position
Oversee the performance of all Facilities operations activities, preventative maintenance and projects to ensure proper working order and compliance of systems. Assists with preparation of yearly Facilities budget, audit and approval of contract Facilities services, performance reviews and continuous improvement projects. Supports assigned US CMC facility/facilities.

Relationships
Reports to: Sr Manager, Facilities Management

Essential Functions

• Hire, train, develop and coach team members
• Align individual performance expectations with organization goals
• Develop performance goals collaboratively with direct reports
• Ensure that performance goals are clearly communicated and current
• Provide constructive and timely feedback towards performance expectation and goals
• Drive facilities performance to meet business and customer needs through world-class maintenance practices
• Ensure maintenance practices are standardized
• Cross train with other Facilities Supervisors and Facilities Manager to provide redundancy in leadership across teams
• Ensure that facilities equipment unscheduled events and non-conformities are completed to standard in order to support site goals
• Ensure that maintenance activities are on time and completed to standard. Review and approval of work records
• Provide Computerized Maintenance Management System training to teams across the site on a regular basis
• Maintain facilities documentation compliant with current regulatory guidelines
• Support the timely processing and closure of investigations (root cause analysis), deviations and CAPA’s as directed
• Manage RAM and for all work order and PM activities
• PO and invoice approvals within Supervisor approval authorization limit and within established time expectations
• Support emergency response
• Support and lead shutdown activities
• Respond to afterhours calls and emergencies
• Lead site wide C4Z sustainability
• 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

Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required The ability to climb, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel, 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 10 of force occasionally. Sedentary work – walking and standing are required only occasionally. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

Qualifications

• Education, Certifications, & Work Experience:
• High School Diploma and 6+ years of experience, Associate degree and 4+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience. Experience should be in facilities systems, equipment maintenance, or equivalent
• Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other regulatory industries experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong working knowledge of facility related systems including Clean Water Systems, Clean Steam System, HVAC Systems, and Compressed Gas Systems
• Ability to read and understand sophisticated architectural, equipment and system drawings
• Computer literate, experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project skills. Develop scope, budget, plan, execute and perform project close out
• Proven Team player
• Previous experience in clean room and cGMP applications required
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of validation philosophy and application desired
• Coaching and mentoring of direct reports
• Drive facilities performance to meet business and customer needs through world-class maintenance practices

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.