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Form of workAbout the Department
At Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle, Inc. (NNRCSI) our scientists apply cutting-edge technologies to early R&D projects with the goal of bringing real change to people with Diabetes and Obesity. Our scientists apply state-of-the-art technologies within the diabetes and obesity areas, with the goal of bringing molecules to market. Your skills, dedication and ambition will help change lives for the better and you will work with extraordinary talent, continuously learn and develop, and drive changes to defeat serious chronic conditions. We recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which stimulates a strong culture of ingenuity and innovation and our support of a healthy work-life balance adds to a best-in-class employee experience. The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop in their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of obesity treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. We are changing lives, are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Project Manager will implement IT projects within business applications and IT infrastructure to support the business in the Novo Nordisk Lexington, Massachusetts site in close collaboration with global partners, business partners and IT.
This position will work across Novo Nordisk departments and locations, managing projects benefitting various functions such as Research, Early Development, Clinical Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Facilities, IT, and others.
Projects may entail implementing new commercial off-the-shelf platforms. custom developed solutions, introducing process improvements, accommodating functional and user base expansions, platform migrations, new or updated integrations, platform decommissions, and others.
The role performs a critical function in the important expansion of Novo Nordisk into the US East Coast.
Relationships
Reports to Head of IT in Boston at in Boston/Lexington Campus.
Internal relationships include Novo Nordisk R&D sites in the North American region (Including Boston area sites, Seattle, Fremont, and Boulder.) employees, lab and scientific research groups, facilities, DDIT RED and broader DDIT organization.
External service providers include among others, service providers for scientific, process & manufacturing applications; Legal, audit and compliance representatives from Novo Nordisk; Novo IT groups for infrastructure, network, security, application, and user related activities. Novo IT for coordination on the corporate platforms rolled-out at Research Centers.
Essential Functions
- Project Management:
- Initiate new business and IT projects
- Planning and coordination of the project deliverables and project team on a day-to-day basis, and act as the central resource for team communication
- Lead project scope and deliverables definition in concert with project champion and key stakeholders
- Accountable for the documentation, communication, and mitigation strategy development for risks to schedule, scope, resources, budget, and quality. In coordination with project champion, conducts start-up meeting with project team to identify roles and responsibilities
- Manage projects – experience and ability to use both waterfall and SAFE agile methodologies:
- From Idea phase to Realize phase according to ITPMM (waterfall)
- According to the scale agile framework (SAFE) to provide fast value for the business
Physical Requirements
The Job is based in Lexington, Massachusetts and requires full time, onsite presence. Over time there is a possibility of hybrid work, especially on Mondays and Fridays, though this is not guaranteed based on the nature of projects being worked on.
Up to 5% overnight travel should be expected. Primarily in relation to coordination with teams in Boulder Colorado, DK/EU, or other locations.
Qualifications
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.
