Operations Assistant (Clayton, NC, US)

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. 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 newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, 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

Responsible for providing clerical, administrative & process support. Assist the Director and/or Department Leadership Team in document controlling, scheduling, meeting logistics, travel coordination, presentation development, & KPI tracking, etc.

Relationships

Reports to Director, Vice President.

Essential Functions

Provide administrative support to the Department Leadership Team including but not limited to preparing agendas and minutes and managing their calendars

Reconcile expenses and ensure expense reports are completed in a timely manner

Plan off site events, workshops, team buildings events, parties and holiday gatherings etc. for the department

Work with external food vendor to ensure catering is provided for events where applicable

Assist in managing the department’s SharePoint page

Actively participate in peer-to-peer mentorship with other Operations Assistants

Support with production documentation creation & distribution where applicable

Manage administrative projects to ensure they are completed properly and in a timely manner

Lead Good Housekeeping in administrative areas

Prepare board meetings and various presentations on behalf of the department and lead the preparation of management and department meetings

Attend admin meetings and cross functional tasks and collaboration

Handle inquiries and requests from internal and external parties in a professional and timely manner

Oversee office supplies, equipment and facilities to ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently, while continuously improving processes using cLEAN tools

Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other duties 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).

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Associate's Degree in Business, Office Administration, or relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant or Production Coordinator required

Ability to read, write and understand complicated production & GMP documentation a plus

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required

Written & verbal communication skills to allow interaction will all levels of operations & management preferred

Ability to organize GMP related documentation with exceptional attention to detail a plus

Demonstrated ability to anticipate project needs to ensure all required assistance, support systems, & documentation is available 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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