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For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

Are you ready to join us on our journey and be part of a new era with us where your ability to make an impact will be virtually limitless and where you can grow alongside our business?

If you are already a Responsible Person (RP), passionate about procedures, regulations, and audits and are motivated to use your skills to develop an excellent standardized quality structure then this might be an exciting opportunity to join Novo Nordisk, in the UK affiliate as the Quality Assurance Manager.

Please note, this role is not eligible for relocation.

The Position

To support and drive the maintenance of Novo Nordisk Quality Management System (QMS) in the UK affiliate and EU Region where relevant, ensuring product quality, patient safety and compliance, and hereby focus on business-critical issues that may have an impact on license to operate and inspection readiness.

Nature and scope of main accountabilities & responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the QMS in the affiliate is maintained and in compliance with Novo Nordisk requirements and external requirements
• Being the named Responsible Person (RP) on the Wholesaler Distribution Authorisation (WDA) for the UK to ensure that the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements are met
• Understanding quality risks and minimise the impact to the business
• Interacting cross functionally throughout the UK affiliate to improve and maintain the QMS, by driving simplicity and robust processes
• Training and communicating the QMS throughout the local affiliate organisation.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate pays attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness who has strong organisation and time management skills. Moreover:

• You hold a university degree or equivalent
• You demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• You have acquired high level knowledge of/experience with Quality and Quality Management systems
• You have a high-level understanding of relevant regulatory requirements, including GDP activities
• You have an excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written)

We would like you to demonstrate that you are a proactive and motivated team member, with ability to solve problems and that you have interpersonal awareness and sensitivity.

We need a strong team-player who is also capable of working independently to a high standard and ensure deadlines are met under pressure.

About the Department

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will be reporting directly to the Senior Director, Legal, Quality & Compliance. You will be working closely with other affiliate Quality Reporting Programs (QRPs), EU Quality Assurance Management team, Quality, Affiliates & Marketing (QAM) in Novo Nordisk quality, and other external distribution partners.

What We Offer

• Discretionary performance related bonus that rewards you whilst you help us achieve our goals·
• Hybrid working: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award- winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, the Lifeworks App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and offerings.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people and we are committed to making your workplace safe and inclusive.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to [email protected]. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

Contact

Please submit your application via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs.

Deadline

Apply before 30th May 2023

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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.