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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.\nOur new Petersburg, Virginia site marks a strategic move to advance our capabilities in Emerging Technologies (ET) within Chemical API development and production. The highly experienced site is designed to strengthen and accelerate our Small Molecule (SMOL) strategy while amplifying our operational capacity. This is to safeguard and support ET´s SMOL projects in the coming years, aligning with our vision and strengthening our potential for growth and innovation.\nWhat we offer you:\nLeading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions\nAll employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays\nHealth Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance - effective day one\nGuaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option\nFamily Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave\nFree access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products\nTuition Assistance\nLife & Disability Insurance\nEmployee Referral Awards\nAt 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.\nThe Position\nThe Process Engineer position will support the site to onboard new API manufacturing programs. In addition, the role is expected to be a key technical resource supporting new chemical API process implementation.\nRelationships\nReports to Associate Director, Operations\nEssential Functions\nIndependently lead or support assigned engineering projects from concept design through start-up\nResponsible for providing input on varying sizes of capital projects throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, including the development of user requirement specifications, process design, equipment and instrumentation specification/selection, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning/qualification and turn-over\nProvide manufacturing and research groups technical support as needed to assist with the day-to-day manufacturing and development activities including, but not limited to new molecule introduction activities (transfer and scale-up), operation and equipment optimization, equipment and process trouble-shooting and continuous improvement goals\nSupport EHS activities including chemical and hazardous assessments including participation in PHAs and PSSRs\nWork with internal and external resources to develop and review engineering documentation, technical standards, SOPs, protocols, risk assessments and reports\nDevelop, evaluate and implement cost effective engineering solutions for equipment, facility and utility systems\nSupport process and automation system designs\nPromote a culture of safe and compliant design and operation\nFollow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties\nOther duties as assigned\nPhysical Requirements\nMoves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Chemistry field of study from an accredited university requiredMinimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience to include engineering processes & design and operations support required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment\n\nKnowledge and experience with two (2) or more of the following required: process utility systems including water, solvent, waste, inert gas, glycol, syltherm and compressed air systems\nKnowledge of process and equipment design and installation required\nStrong understanding of engineering guidelines to include one or more of the following required: CFR, GEP, ASME BPE, ASTM E2500 and ISPE guidelines\nDirect experience and ability to start-up and trouble-shoot equipment required\nPossess excellent writing and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams required\nAbility to lead projects that include managing external vendors with development, design and testing activities is required\nAbility to provide technical leadership on multiple projects operating in parallel required\nStrong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) a plus\nExperience working with capital engineering projects is preferred\nA working knowledge with pharmaceutical manufacturing process operations is preferred \nKnowledge and experience with the execution of commissioning and validation activities including FAT, SAT, TOP and IQ/OQ/PQ a plus\nWe commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.\nAt Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.\nNovo 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.\nIf 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. 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