Senior Manager, Environmental Health & Safety - Virginia (Petersburg, VA, US)

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. 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.

Our new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.

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

Manage all activities relating to environmental, health & safety programs & personnel, to include providing leadership & support in attaining an environmentally sound design & safe working environment. Manage efficient & reliable EHS processes that meet requirements in a cost-effective manner. Meet or exceed business & regulatory requirements in accordance with Novo Nordisk Way. Ensure positive working relationships with internal & external stakeholders and a continuous alignment of scope/schedule/cost & risk.

Relationships

Reports to Director.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the site ISO14001 Environmental Management system

Responsible for the site ISO18001 OHSA Management system

Responsible for development of site environmental and safety strategies, objectives and targets, including but not limited to Circular for Zero (C4Z)

Monitor and report site performance within environment and safety

Responsible for compliance to all applicable government EHS regulatory approvals & permits

Development & leadership of multi-disciplined EHS team to drive accountability & results in accordance with NN Way

Responsible for EHS Management system including but not limited to life safety, process safety management & security

Responsible for adherence to major milestones, budget & schedules

Ensure collaboration within NN to gain best practices for system/process development

Continuous process improvement using cLEAN® tools

Responsible for monitoring & reporting site performance within environment, health, safety & security

Responsible for the site emergency response including equipment inspections, fire alarm operations & site drill coordination

Establish & maintain waste management programs & ensure compliance with the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act requirements (RCRA)

Follow all safety, financial & environmental requirements in performance of duties

Perform other duties, 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 protection.

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 Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other complex industrial/chemical manufacturing environment

May consider an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other complex industrial/chemical manufacturing environment

May consider a High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other complex industrial/chemical manufacturing environment

Minimum of five (5) years of direct leadership experience required

Proven knowledge of state, federal & local safety & environmental regulations required

Strong verbal & written communication skills with ability to adapt technical knowledge to deliver to non-technical personnel required

Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts required

Understanding of contractual documents & ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules required

Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing & managing execution required

Revising the work plan for complex problems solved by cross functional teams required

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough understanding & ability to read & interpret technical documents such as P&ID, CAD drawings, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols preferred

Computer literacy with associated systems preferred

Professional certifications (PE, CHMM, CSP\ASP) 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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