Job Information
Novo Nordisk Specialist I, Form/Fill in Bloomington, Indiana
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 life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
As a part of Novo Nordisk, Catalent, Indiana LLC. in Bloomington, Indiana, is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
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.
Primary – Drug Product Primary Manufacturing produces sterile pharmaceuticals. The department includes equipment preparation, product formulation, material staging, and aseptic filling. Product in this area is filled into vials, syringes, or cartridges inside sterile isolator barriers. The sterile barrier isolator provides a physical barrier between the manufacturing equipment and the personnel controlling the machine. The Drug Product Primary Manufacturing area is a cleanroom environment. Personnel working in this area are required to wear scrubs and/or coveralls, gloves, hairnet, safety glasses, and steel toed shoes.
Secondary – The Secondary Manufacturing department is responsible for the execution of clinical and commercial manufacturing in accordance with regulatory, site, and client requirements. Manufacturing cGMP production activities include manual, semi-automated and automated inspection, complex and bulk packaging. Further, manufacturing operations is tasked to utilize continuous improvement methodologies to realize process optimization, efficiency gains, and waste reduction to maximize capacity outputs.
Drug Substance - The Drug Substance - Operations department is responsible for the execution of clinical and commercial manufacturing in accordance with regulatory, site, and client requirements. Manufacturing cGMP production activities include solution preparation, master/working cell bank production, upstream cell culture, downstream protein purification, mRNA and molecular therapeutics production. Further, manufacturing operations is tasked to utilize continuous improvement methodologies to realize process optimization, efficiency gains, and waste reduction to maximize capacity outputs.
The Position
In general, this position provides direct technical support to operations area as it relates to documentation, equipment procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training. This role works collaboratively with multiple company functions to ensure production systems operate in a safe, and quality-oriented manner.
Relationships
Reports to: Manager Form/Fill
Shift: Weekend PM, 4/3 schedule for SL3
Essential Functions
Provide direct technical support for production processes and implementation of improvements
Ownership of Corrective Actions, Change Management, GMP document revision, review and approval
Participate and conduct continuous improvement process changes
Minimal interaction with Client and Regulatory Auditors
Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Continuous improvement participation
Able to identify areas of opportunities within the production processes and formulate solutions
Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed
Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
Write and revise SOP’s and WI’s
Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
Actively participates, suggests solutions to problems, and drives to timelines
Ensure documentation is accurate and effectively assessing and mitigating risk associated with manufacturing activities
Create and assist in implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs)
Primary –
Has developed advanced technical knowledge in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Completes a variety of atypical assignments, as needed
Completes work with limited supervision
Subject matter expert for processes and procedures within primary manufacturing
Proposes process improvements related to equipment and processes
Collaborates with Production Supervisors, Room Leads, and QA floor support to solve issues real time
Provides technical knowledge of machine setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining overall efficiency
Develops training strategies for Primary Operations
Proficient in coaching and training floor operations in all aspects of primary manufacturing
Review and approve documents in EDMS
Revise and route documents through EDMS
Executes other duties as assigned
Secondary –
Equivalent technical expertise of process and equipment with that of Senior Manufacturing Associate.
Review and approve documents in EDMS
Revise department documents, and route through EDMS
Provides technical and floor support when required, and able to assist in basic troubleshooting of process and equipment
Proposed process improvements and equipment improvements to MS&T, Engineering, and QA as applicable
Collaborates with Supervisors, Room Leads, QA to solve issues real-time
Executes other duties as assigned
Minimal interaction with Client and Regulatory Auditors
Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
Drug Substance –
Equivalent technical expertise of process and equipment with that of Senior Manufacturing Associate.
Review and approve documents in EDMS
Revise department documents, and route through EDMS
Review and revise process overviews, and process descriptions
Review and revise consumable designs and vendor drawings
Provides technical and floor support when required, and able to assist in basic troubleshooting of process and equipment
Proposed process improvements and equipment improvements to MS&T, Engineering, and QA as applicable
Supports deviation investigators in CAPA implementation and creation
Supports department initiatives involving continuous improvement
Assists operators in with IT related issues, and offers suggestions for new/improved equipment
Assists QA Batch Record Review with Client Observations, including priority observations from QA Client Support Team
Collaborates with Supervisors, Room Leads, QA to solve issues real-time
Provides on-call support for alarm management and troubleshooting, as necessary
Creates and administers training content to elevate technical knowledge on team
Works scheduled shift and other off-shift coverage as required
Executes other duties as assigned
Ability to read and write English
Perform basic math skills (+, -, x, /, %, understand decimals)
Required to read, understand, and follow GMP documents
Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
Works independently on limited scope issues
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position. Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled. Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High School/GED required
1 year pharmaceutical and/or manufacturing experience required, 3 years experience preferred
1 year GMP experience required, 3 years experience preferred
Technical Requirements:
Proficient in Excel, Word, and other office systems
Prior work experience with quality, operations and/or scientific management software such as TrackWise®, ComplianceWire®, JD Edwards®, DeltaV®, Chromatography (i.e. Unicorn®), etc.
Ability to understand and independently apply CGMPs as it relates to clinical and commercial operations
Demonstrates understanding of the work tasks assigned
Executes complex with high quality
Knowledge of cGMP, ICH, FDA, EMA regulations or guidelines
Intermediate understanding of pharmaceutical laboratory and/or production operations
Capable of learning unfamiliar principles or techniques with training
Prior experience leading deviation investigations using root cause analysis tools
Champion change control and corrective / preventative actions
Ability to interpret data and analyze trends and provide insight into potential issues and suggest solutions
Authors and/or approves Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs) and reports
Ability to lead technical calls and discussions regarding investigations, audits, or other issues
Seeks best practices for daily work activities
Ability to support Risk Assessments, especially Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA, etc.
Behavioral Requirements:
Ability to see and hear and read and write clear English
Ability to communicate effectively and follow/retain detailed written and verbal instruction in an accurate, timely, safe, and professional manner with supervisor, group members, and other departments as necessary
Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments in expected time frame and independently seek out additional work when tasks are completed ahead of time
Ability to cooperate with coworkers within an organized team environment or work alone
Detail oriented and well organized with ability to work effectively under high pressure with multiple deadlines
Ability to put aside personal opinions and focus on business needs, department needs or group needs
Ability to transfer knowledge to others via training or mentoring
Demonstrated ability to guide others thorough communication and learning
Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit
Leadership Requirements:
Leads by example according to Catalent's values and culture
Builds on contacts and relationships with peers
Takes initiative for personal and professional development
Takes initiative when necessary to address changes in scope and procedural errors
Builds trust and respect for self and department
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
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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