Novo Nordisk · 1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - CapEx project
Petersburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expNovo Nordisk is a global healthcare company dedicated to tackling unmet medical needs in chronic diseases. The Senior Project Manager will oversee project management for a new facility, ensuring project objectives are met while managing teams and resources efficiently.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for defining overall scope, establishing detailed RFP for obtaining proposals from all required consultants (engineering, construction, cost estimations (IPC costs), equipment vendors, etc.)
Ability to create detailed business case, & present to senior management within NN & IPG for funding of project
Effectively organize & manage multi-disciplined project team to ensure successful completion of all project deliverables – including hiring, goal setting, performance management, employee development & engagement
Manage major milestones, schedules & monthly cost plans through the Clarity & PEM processes
Provide periodic project status to STC including risks/mitigations, financial updates, short/long term project outlook, etc
Responsible for managing project change control to ensure project remains within defined scope, budget & schedule
Extensive collaboration with other sites within NN & external stakeholders to gain best practices & equipment specifications
Responsible for adherence to mechanisms for monitoring project progress, intervention & problem solving with other line managers or personnel
Assist with any training required of personnel supporting the project
Ensure all facets of the project lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner, such as installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of equipment
Lead, & coach Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure a high performing collaborative team environment
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Economics/Business Administration from an accredited university
Minimum of nine (9) years proven leadership & project management in a manufacturing facility, including experience with: Capital Investment Projects with major projects in excess of $20M
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
Product/Process Transfer Projects
Change Management Projects
Preferred
Advanced Project Management competencies obtained through relevant PM training or experience
Knowledgeable in core work processes & GMP concepts
Understanding of complicated product documentation & standard operating procedures with attention to high-level concepts
Demonstrates functional/business understanding as well as superior written & oral communication skills
Extensive knowledge of project management including the ability to create work plans & detailed project schedules
Proficient in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management & interpersonal skills
Ability to act as project lead & lead cross functional project teams in the development & implementation of projects
Ability to influence others on objectives & projects outcomes
Basic understanding of contractual documents
Ability to read/review design drawings (CAD) with a basic understanding of P&ID, HVAC & Electrical systems
Thorough understanding of technical documents such as URS, SAT, FAT & Validation Protocols
Proven project management experience with direct management of multiple projects simultaneously
Proven expertise in mentoring/development, planning/organizing, managing execution & revising the work plan for complex problems
Initiative & ability to function independently or within a team
Good judgment in decision making as well as good leadership skills
Benefits
Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
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
Company
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company that produces and distributes insulin and other diabetes drugs to treat chronic diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$22M2018-12-05Post Ipo Equity· $22M
1981-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Lars Sorensen
President & CEO
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