GCM DP Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Novo Nordisk AS Full time

Are you ready to take charge and make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? If you're a dynamic person with a passion for quality and operational efficiency, you might be our new Global Contract Manufacturing (GCM) Drug Product (DP) Operations Manager. The position is based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and will report directly to the GCM organisation based in Denmark.
Apply today and get a life-changing career

The position
As a GCM DP Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring Novo Nordisk's interests regarding short to midterm capacity, compliance, quality, manufacturing readiness, and activities at the CMO. You will have a substantial impact on the business with the CMO regarding strategy input, prioritization, and following up on agreed actions and improvements.
Your other responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying and implementing changes and process improvements to create a strong and solid foundation for future growth in this area.
  • Developing new work standards and setups for collaboration between GCM DP and the CMO delivering aseptic manufacturing activities and participating in project work to ensure new projects enter operations in a satisfactory manner.
  • Developing and following up on joint KPIs and creating a robust working relationship with the CMO.
  • Initiating and implementing changes to maintain and improve operations.
  • Supporting CMOs (and acting as backup for other Operations Managers) all over the world.

Travel of ~3-5 weeks per year is expected.

Qualifications
You hold a relevant scientific education corresponding to MSc or BSc within Pharmacy, Engineering, or Supply Chain. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good command of English. Preferably, you have:

  • 10 years of experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging and cGMP.
  • 5 years of experience with outsourcing or managing global CMOs.
  • Experience in Production, Manufacturing Operations, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management.
  • Experience in handling Changes, Deviations, and Customer Complaints.
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Excellent relationship management skills.
  • Effective communication skills providing clear and timely information to stakeholders.
  • Strong GxP knowledge and understanding.
  • A technical, analytical, and structured approach to problem-solving.

As a person, you have an international mindset and the ability to understand and collaborate in an international setting, with the ability to lead complex discussions involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.

About the department
Global Contract Manufacturing Drug Products (GCM DP) oversees all aspects of commercial external production, including filling, assembly, and packaging.
We prioritize diversity, encourage empowerment, and pride ourselves on a varied workforce, comprising a range of professional profiles such as project managers, supply chain professionals, specialists, and operation managers.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
5 January 2025

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 the communities we operate in. Together, we're life-changing.

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