Senior Manager, EHS (Clayton, NC, US)

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

This leadership role will support at site processes and safety program to ensure alignment with required codes, regulations and internal requirements.  Accountable for attaining and sustaining a safe, secure and environmentally sound working environment for all employees, contingent workers and contractors throughout the site. Manage and develop efficient, reliable Environmental, Health, Safety processes that meet customer & regulatory requirements in a cost-effective manner in accordance with Novo Nordisk Way. Assist with Risk Management and continuously improve EHS processes with a Zero Harm goal.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Director or Director.

Essential Functions

Manage, motivate and develop the EHS team to support the site in all areas as related to each team members expertise and drive accountability and results according to NNWay support expansion projects in global and local initiatives, including writing/developing programs and training; where applicable

Collaborate and maintain cross-functional relationships/responsibilities with Global Security, Global EHS, local authorities and the NNPILP sites, where applicable

Responsible for the site Life Safety Systems and ISO14001 Environmental Management system; where applicable

Lead the role development and selection of core members to build the site EHS team and HSR

Ensure compliance to all OSHA regulations and all Federal, State and local safety standards

Responsible for the site ISO18001 OHSA Management System, OSHA 300 log and EHS Portal

Responsible for ISO 45001 program for Occupational Health & Safety

Lead development of site environmental & safety strategies

Monitor & report site performance within environment, health, & safety for the site

Responsible for site environmental permits (air, wastewater, stormwater, etc.)

Advise, assist, analyse and audit processes/practices to mitigate EHS hazards to include documenting findings and corrective actions in site Action Item registry

Responsible for site emergency response including equipment inspections & site drill coordination

Establish & maintain waste management programs & ensure site compliance with the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act requirements

Drive sustainability & Circular for Zero initiatives through global & local collaboration

Responsible for Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety programs and Emergency Response Team for the organization

Manage external vendors

Responsible to monitor & maintain safety systems

Collaborate with internal & external resources to improve ergonomic programs, ie: WorkWise, Ergo masterplan, etc.

Responsible for site GLP-1 security for all waste streams (including those for API)

Continues process improvement using cLEAN tools

Responsible for adherence to milestones, project portfolio, budget and audits

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May required corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.

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 Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required

Minimum of ten (10) years of safety & environmental health experience, preferably in a large industrial manufacturing facility, required

Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required

Knowledge of general state, federal & local safety & environmental regulations required

Strong verbal & written communication skills required

Good presentation & organizational skills preferred

Proven process improvement & problem-solving skills preferred

Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office 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.

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