Quality Assurance Area Specialist II (QA for FP
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
Quality Assurance Area Specialist II (QA for FP)
Facility:
Quality
Location:
Clayton, NC, US
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 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 Product Supply Aseptic Manufacturing (PS AM) facility in Clayton, NC is a 457,000 square foot aseptic "fill and finish" site that is responsible for producing innovative, injectable diabetes and obesity treatments. At PS AM, 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 PositionEnsure Batch Production Records (BPRs) & relevant quality processes are compliant with regulations and associated corporate and local standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Release of raw materials. Quality oversight, review & approval of validation activities associated with minor changes to existing systems. Review periodic system evaluations for maintaining validated state. Quality review & approval of Change Requests (CR's), Deviations & other documentation. Perform Self Audits (in conjunction with line of business (LoB)), Quality Assurance (QA) presence & process confirmation on shop floor with stakeholder.
Relationships
Reports to Senior Manager, Quality Assurance.
Essential Functions
Ensure site compliance with Regulations, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, corporate & local SOPs
Review & approve documentation for Quality approval – components/raw material, batch records, change control requests, deviations, Quality Control (QC) laboratory investigations, SOPs & validation documents
Participate in project teams as a quality resource
Support, review & approve investigations & root-cause analysis using LEAN tools and continuous improvement techniques
Participate in process confirmations & Go Look Sees
Evaluate trend & report data for Quality Management Reviews (QMRs) & Annual Product Review (APR) reports
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to thirty-three (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 color vision based on role. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections.
QualificationsHigh School Diploma (GED) required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred
Minimum of four (4) years of QA and/or quality related experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry with progressively increasing responsibility required
General knowledge of regulations & quality systems (e.g., product disposition, deviations, Change Control, Audits, Supplier Management, Project Management, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with local processes & quality systems preferred
Familiarity with risk assessment/risk management preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of critical controls & input/output requirements for NNPILP processes preferred
Knowledge of Quality, and/or Aseptic Production, Business Support, QC, IT, Facilities/Utilities, warehousing/logistics, O&P, and Finished Production processes preferred
Knowledge of US, EU regulations & guidelines, ISO standards & application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) preferred
Excellent written & verbal communication skills required
Basic computer skills in MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc. Required
Auditing experience with certification required
Experience in the use of Six Sigma & LEAN tools required
Sets goals & prioritizes tasks for own work on short-term basis required
Meets deadlines & makes regular progress reports on performance required
Keeps track & informs management about fluctuation in workload required
Performs well with multi-tasking required
Adjust priorities in accordance with changing circumstances required
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