Vice President, Emerging Technologies API / Site Leader, Petersburg, VA

Role Summary

Lead and manage the Emerging Technologies (ET) / Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) production site in Petersburg, VA to meet or exceed short- and long-term objectives for production, quality, and financial results in accordance with regulatory requirements, the Triple Bottom Line, and the Novo Nordisk Way of Management. Provide operational and strategic leadership with responsibility for directing and overseeing the development, planning, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing and quality methods, processes, facilities and operations for products and technologies within ET API. This role also oversees production planning, schedules, materials, equipment, and labor resource requirements relating to the production and distribution of relevant products. A high level of innovation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is expected to continuously improve processes and achieve enhanced operational efficiency for the production and release of products manufactured. Ability to drive and succeed with current business while leading change with a growth mindset. Additionally, this role is responsible for managing external relations with local and state government and other public sector groups, ensuring the best interests of the organization are represented in the course of public decision-making and that the organization has an excellent reputation and engagement in the community. Reports to Corporate Vice President, ET API Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) & Quality Control (QC).

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive vision and strategic operational plan for ET API US and NNPILP in alignment with strategic objectives of the company
• Champions strategic development of site business plans and initiates and leads related Investment / Capital Improvement Projects initiatives
• Risk management with high focus on minimizing risks for staff, operational and project objectives
• Oversees site to maximize utilization of employees, equipment, and materials within quality standards
• Conduct strategic planning, set objectives, and develop performance measures to evaluate and drive site performance in accordance with NN product supply production system
• Plan, develops and manages annual expense and capital budgets
• Ability to interact with executive levels, presenting information and proposals to top management, BOD and public forums
• Internal communication is critical with Denmark headquarters to ensure a clear understanding of product supply objectives worldwide and how these objectives translate into goals and timetables
• Drives a culture of operational excellence utilizing cLean to increase speed/efficiencies and to reduce waste (costs) and process variation. Manages value improvement programs to maintain superior customer service, reduce costs, and improve quality of our products
• Recommends operations policies and programs. Approves plant policies consistent with corporate requirements
• Interacts with other NN groups to support global product requirements
• Supports other departments to meet the quality and business objectives of NN
• Responsible for the maintenance and good housekeeping of machinery, equipment, and facilities in accordance with the QSR/cGMP and all global regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture, ensuring site practices comply with established procedures and meet all local, state or country regulations dealing with environmental, health and safety requirements. Promotes a safe and compliant work environment
• Assures all activities comply with established company policies and perform all duties in compliance with global regulatory requirements
• Drive social responsibility and engagement to establish Novo Nordisk as a trusted partner in the community
• 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
• Recruit, hire and develop world class workforce and leadership team to meet all objectives
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, supply chain management or other relevant field of study from an accredited university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a senior management role in biotech and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required, to include exhibition of both strong general management and strategic planning skills
• Proven process improvement and problem-solving skills, including knowledge of process improvement tools & systems (e.g. LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies) required
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations relevant to the organization required
• Proficient with MS Office software required
• Outstanding written, verbal and public speaking skills in English required
• Proven expertise in mentoring/development, process confirmation, change management, planning/organizing, managing execution are required
• Demonstrated ability to review complex organizational plans and provide any required or necessary direction/guidance to ensure success is required
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills. Commitment to critical internal communication with headquarters in Denmark, to ensure a clear understanding of product supply objectives worldwide and how these objectives translate into ET API US goals and timetables. Ability to provide regular, clear reporting of results and progress
• Demonstrated support of vital external communication with the public sector for the exchange of information, to ensure that the best interests of the business, present and future, are accounted for in the course of public decision making

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: Ability to travel 20-30% of the time, to include international and domestic trips
• Work environment: Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction