Associate Director, Supply Chain

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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

Lead, direct & control all supply & logistics activities, policies & procedures, guaranteeing world-class delivery to customers. Ensure internal customers have the materials they need, when they need it, at continuously improving quality & cost.  Develop the capabilities of the Supply Chain organization in close collaboration with the global sourcing organization & employees to deliver  & exceed expectations from internal and external customers/ stakeholders. Work closely with the site Business Support management team, developing strategic direction to include identifying & driving supply chain related initiatives to ensure long-term site success.

Relationships

Reports to Director.

Essential Functions

• Coach/mentor direct reports & provide overall people management responsibility for Supply Chain organization


• Implement PS Production Support for Supply Chain work processes through continuous improvement efforts with local and global team members


• Ensure availability of raw materials & all other needed materials in the manufacturing processes & support processes


• Establish production plans according to customer demands & production capacities


• Own, manage, execute & support site material flow from receiving to release


• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties


• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role.)

Development of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required


• Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred


• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in supply chain management, production planning or related field required


• Minimum of seven (7) years of direct supervisory experience required


• Proven process improvement, problem-solving skills, and strong LEAN required


• Excellent verbal & written communication skills to include ability to communicate across cultural barriers required


• In-depth process understanding of Novo Nordisk production processes, as well as support processes such as maintenance, calibration, validation, Quality Control & Quality Assurance preferred


• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate & prioritize activities to ensure optimal use of resources in the department required


• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, communicate, & collaborate skills required


• Ability to relate to people in a diverse & international environment preferred

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.