Onsite Senior Manager, Automation, OT - API Production

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About the role

  • Senior Manager leading IT & OT systems management at Novo Nordisk. Overseeing automation, infrastructure, and compliance in a strategic API production facility.

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership & guidance to IT & OT systems staff responsible for IT, automation and infrastructure, security, networking, compliance, & deskside service & support.
  • Coach/mentor direct reports.
  • Ensure effective stakeholder management using effective communication & expectation alignment.
  • Provide guidance for computer system decommissioning, investigations/deviations & associated documentation/testing) & IT/OT system management tasks including compliance and lifecycle management.
  • Responsible for assisting with development of strategic goals & objectives for the site.
  • Provide information, feedback & insight to site leadership on IT/OT plans, projects & efficiencies.
  • Meet or exceed customer, business & regulatory requirements in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way.
  • Manage and guide team to maintain plans to meet changes in stakeholder requirements.
  • Assist in developing strategic direction for company’s IT/OT assets, monitoring advancements in the industry, & recommending & implementation of new technologies based on stakeholder needs.
  • Develop and evolve IT/OT site processes and lifecycle management in accordance with NN procedures & local requirements.
  • Influence the evolution of critical stakeholder requirements to meet a technically dynamic environment.
  • Champion for cGMP compliance, to include ensuring internal and external regulatory compliance of all site systems.
  • Ensure IT/OT systems are available, capable, & accessible to meet production & business requirements.
  • Build and develop a strong, high performing cross-functional team.
  • Develop relationships with Novo Nordisk IT/OT contributors globally.
  • Collaborate with Site Leadership on workload solutions & advocate for IT/OT project and resource prioritization.
  • Frequent planning to ensure resources are in place to execute according to plan.
  • Ensure clear and essential communication with customers, to include alignment with ET DDK & all other relevant stakeholders globally.
  • Responsible for ensuring department documents are current & standardized.
  • Manage departmental training, development, coaching, performance, and recruitment.
  • Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or applicable technical degree from an accredited university required
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of IT and OT systems management, automation, security, or related experience required
  • Master’s degree in pharmaceutical, engineering, or other technical science field preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) supervisory experience and team development required
  • Experience with computerized system verification according to GAMP5, 21CFR11, etc. required
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail, proofreading & strong computer skills with a willingness to learn new IT/OT applications required
  • Proven expertise in project management, in planning/organization, & project execution required
  • Ability to relate well to a wide cross section of stakeholders required
  • Experience in internal and external regulatory audits & inspections preferred
  • Experience working with project teams driving deliverables, tasks, & activities for IT/OT system verification validation preferred
  • Understanding of system development lifecycle including validation of computer and OT systems, operation & maintenance & decommissioning of systems preferred
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for chemicals for the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
  • Understanding of relational databases (SQL, Oracle & Manufacturing Execution Systems [MES]) preferred
  • Knowledge of Novo QMS procedures a plus
  • Expertise in utilizing appropriate root-cause analysis tools & techniques preferred
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills. The ability to author and review technical reports is a plus.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Senior Manager, Automation, OT - API Production

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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