Senior Director, Aseptic Production

Novo Nordisk•Bloomington, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Aseptic Production will lead strategic activities for Aseptic Production and related processes to ensure all business, regulatory & customer requirements are met in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way. This role has overall site responsibility for defining and deploying Site Strategy in line with Quality Systems, Health and Safety systems as well as relevant regulations. The position requires the ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction and the ability to travel up to 10% of the time. The role also involves developing people by ensuring reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements consistent with business priorities, and that interim reviews are held. It also includes managing the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and the Novo Nordisk Way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business from an accredited university required
Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership (direct or indirect) experience required
Minimum of five (5) years managing other managers experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry required, preferably with experience in aseptic production processes, devices & combination products
In-depth knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and technical systems required
In-depth knowledge of process improvement tools & systems such as Lean & Six Sigma methodologies required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in science, engineering, or business from an accredited university preferred

Responsibilities

Define and drive strategies and tactical plans for the area of responsibility
Drive development of organization, leaders and employees to meet future needs
Own and sponsor site portfolio projects
Drive and implement initiatives
Seek external inspiration and make decisions based on internal/external benchmark
Data owner of data related to the Aseptic Production Department responsibilities
Define and execute site strategy as a member of SLT
Execute production in compliance with regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk Quality Management Systems; ensuring employees are trained to perform tasks
Defining, elaborating and adherence to the Production agreement in line with Logistics
Establishing operating budgets (cap cost and payroll) and department investments
Ensure Health and Safety, Environmental requirements are being met
Develop organization and motivate teams through people management with focus on engagement
Encourage innovation and co create in relevant networks
Set direction by developing short- & long-term objectives to drive customer and stakeholder value
Ensure robust processes are in place to exceed all quality objectives, specifications & requirements
Oversee strategic control of resource planning
Drive long term process improvement strategies
Drive standardization & collaboration across Novo Nordisk Finished Production and cross-functional teams
Other accountabilities, as assigned