Senior Manager, Process Controls Engineering; Onsite

About the Department

Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. It’s not your average production site – it’s a tight-knit, supportive community working together to contribute to a better tomorrow for our patients.

Ethics and quality are held in the highest regard, and a patient-focused mindset guides everything we do. We’re looking for individuals who are self-starters with a strong work ethic to join our team. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential?

This position is a leader for all technical, quality and project issues within the Automation Engineering team at our manufacturing facility. This person is responsible to provide support, training, mentoring and guidance for less experienced engineers. This person is expected to be knowledgeable of all aspects of Automation/Process Controls Engineering. This person is responsible for the development of short- and long-term goals and vision for Automation Systems at our GMP bioproduction facility.

This person is responsible for maintaining all systems in compliance with all relevant regulations. This position will work closely with stakeholders within a matrixed environment that include local departments across our site, and specialized service centers within the broader Novo network domestically and internationally. We are seeking an individual who can combine deep technical knowledge of process engineering/automation, with a passion for leading a team and developing your team.

Prior experience in a GMP Manufacturing environment is preferred.

This is an onsite based role Monday-Friday at our West Lebanon, NH 24/7 bioproduction facility. This role is eligible for relocation assistance in line with Novo Nordisk policies/criteria for relocation eligibility.

Reports to:

Director, Project Office & Supply Chain

Number of reports:
Approx. 8 FTE's, and oversight of contractors/vendors

• Responsible for the hiring and training of new members of the Automation Engineering team
• Develops, reviews and approves Automation SOPs, Work Instructions and Forms as Function Area Approver / Signatory
• Reviews and approves Automation Engineering CAPAs, Deviations, and Investigations as Function Area Manager
• Full responsibility for the design, implementation, start-up and troubleshooting of automation and plant floor control systems
• Responsible for the design and / or selection of instrumentation, control devices, control panels and control / electrical power systems throughout the facility
• Serves as the lead interface between Automation, Process & Facilities engineering, facilities, process teams, information systems, quality assurance, validation and operations for projects related to Automation & Control Systems
• Takes the lead with the troubleshooting, testing, validation, deployment and on-going maintenance of Automation Systems
• Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments
• Provides support to manufacturing and facilities areas including the following activities:
  Support for resolution of deviations, investigations, and other quality issues;
  Tracking and evaluating control system trends or issues in collaboration with quality, engineering and manufacturing

• Leads the design, procurement, construction, installation, engineering start-up, documentation and validation activities of new and modified systems
• Participates in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvements to support Plant Objectives
• Point person for complex process improvement and start-up activities involving automation and plant floor related business systems
• Initiates project(s), tracks spending / budgets, creates scope of work, develops risk assessments, justification, cost estimates, implements purchase requisitions, funding requests, and manages contracts
• Provides…