About the Department   

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics, continuing its legacy as the hub for all manufacturing-related activities for GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ investigational therapeutics developed from Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021. With a new laboratory completed in 2021 to support analytical and process development, the CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ranked the No. 1 Place to Live for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, Boulder is experiencing a renaissance in biotech investment and is one of the world’s leading centers for oligonucleotide innovation and manufacturing. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

 

The Position

The Business Partner supports the VP Technical Operations GNAT CMC on business related matters. This includes operational and strategic tasks related to bridging the RNAi CMC Development strategies with local business plans, resources, and execution.

 

This allows for the following key responsibilities: Management support, Strategic anchor and Other cross-functional tasks in RNAi CMC.

 

The Strategic Business Partner is a full member of the RNAi CMC Development leadership team and can act as a substitute for the VP with regards to meetings and other activities.

 

Relationships

Reports to a VP Technical Operations GNAT CMC.

 

Key stakeholders include the GNAT Leadership Team, RNAi CMC VP Leadership Team, PS Leadership Team, GNAT Executive Office, GNAT Business Partners and PS Business Partners.

 

Essential Functions

Management Support Member of RNAi CMC leadership team Support day-to-day management/leadership related tasks, like sparring, investigating issues and aligning across VP area Contribute to ensuring that the RNAi CMC Development value chain is supported Continuously advise the VP and leadership team on change management, strategy implementation and optimizations Announcements and other communications to the VP area Keep overview and support balance of local FTE landscape Facilitate VP leadership teams on non-HR related matters Strategic Anchor Support the overall strategic agenda in the VP area Local anchor for the strategy planning process, ensuring the VP area strategies and organizational review are aligned with the RNAi CMC Development strategy Drives the strategic agenda, incl. an annual bottom-up processes in the VP area Where relevant provide input to strategic business plan Innovation and Change Proactively identify challenges and develop existing business models, methods and techniques Establish new or improved methods within field of expertise The Strategic Business Partner is expected to give input to and support the VP area way of working The Strategic Business Partner is a role model and assist the VP in setting direction for how to cope with change at the macro as well as micro level Other Areas of Responsibility It is the responsibility of the Strategic Business Partner to inspire the leadership team with practices from other functions than own CMC VP area and participate on behalf of the leadership team in settings within Novo Nordisk

 

Physical Requirements

Domestic and international travel required. Approximately 15% overnight travel.

 

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 7 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience required Experience in a general business support role, as a management consultant or business owner preferred Specific or technical job skills: Formal project management degree or high-level project management experience Solid business understanding of R&D and manufacturing environments (required) Proactive and analytical with solid communication & negotiation skills (required) Strong stakeholder management skills (required) Ability to conceptualize and drive implementation of selected initiatives and projects (required) Ability to handle high pressure and conflicting interests without stress (required) Result-oriented and able to pursue stretched targets from the beginning to the end (required) Works independently (required) English proficiency (required) Experience with implementation of LEAN principles (preferred)

"The base compensation range for this position is $160,000 to $ 185,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.  The job posting is anticipated to close on 01/12/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

 

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. 

 

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy."

 

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.