Senior Manager – External Supply QA: Elevate Your Career with Novo Nordisk
Are you a seasoned professional in quality assurance with expertise in managing global teams, multiple suppliers, or contract manufacturers? If you have a strong foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing quality processes and are ready to take your career to new heights, Novo Nordisk invites you to explore this transformative opportunity.
About the Position
As a Senior Manager – External Supply QA at Novo Nordisk, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of External Supply QA (ES QA) India. This role requires strategic development, operational leadership, and talent development to build a strong and efficient team that ensures top-tier quality compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and expand the ES QA India team, driving its strategic growth and development.
- Take accountability for specific quality assurance activities in ES QA India.
- Serve as a key member of both ES QA Global and NNQ-GBS management teams.
- Manage and develop leaders within the ES QA India framework.
- Oversee budget control and resource management to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Uphold occupational health and safety standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
To excel in this role, you should possess the following:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field with a strong background in leadership, project management, quality assurance, or GxP processes.
- Over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Prior experience in hiring and developing teams to support global processes.
- Strong expertise in managing multiple suppliers or contract manufacturers, including negotiation and decision-making.
- Ability to work in a matrix organizational structure with local and global managers.
- Comprehensive understanding of quality processes in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including QMS, drug development life cycle, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in English (verbal and written).
- Adept at handling complex issues, strategic planning, and delivering impactful presentations.
About the Department
The External Supply QA (ES QA) India team is an integral part of Novo Nordisk Quality GBS (NNQ GBS). The team focuses on ensuring quality compliance across suppliers and contract manufacturers globally. With planned growth in this sector, the Senior Manager will play a vital role in scaling the team and reinforcing global quality assurance standards.
Novo Nordisk fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, making this an exciting opportunity to shape and lead within a dynamic global organization.
Why Work at Novo Nordisk?
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare leader with over 100 years of innovation, specializing in tackling chronic diseases and improving lives worldwide. Our organization impacts over 40 million patients daily and is among the top 20 most valuable companies globally by market capitalization. With more than 63,000 employees, we value diversity, talent, and collective effort in driving transformative change.
At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to fostering personal and professional growth, offering unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a mission-driven company where your work truly makes a difference!
Application Details
If you are excited about this role and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply via our online application tool.
Deadline: 18th February 2025
Join Novo Nordisk and contribute to a life-changing career journey!