About the Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics, continuing its legacy as the hub for all manufacturing-related activities for GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ investigational therapeutics developed from Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021. With a new laboratory completed in 2021 to support analytical and process development, the CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ranked the No. 1 Place to Live for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, Boulder is experiencing a renaissance in biotech investment and is one of the world’s leading centers for oligonucleotide innovation and manufacturing. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Senior Manager of Specialty Raw Materials Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring a steady supply of phosphoramidites and other critical raw materials for RNAi CMC Boulder.

In addition to ensuring the supply of raw materials, during the execution of his/her duties, the Manager/Senior Manager should seek to actively improve existing manufacturing processes, identifying, and wherever possible, reducing risk and cost to the overall operation.

The Senior Manager may be called upon to facilitate the search for new or improved versions of raw materials, partnering with Chemical Development and external suppliers to ensure a smooth and timely delivery.

Relationships

Associate Director of Amidite Manufacturing.

Owner of business relationships with Raw Material (RM) suppliers and should work within Supply Chain and CMC to meet phosphoramidite demand.

This role is for an individual contributor.

Essential Functions

• Manage manufacturing of phosphoramidites at suppliers for multiple programs. Review manufacturing updates and reports from vendors.

• Independently evaluate, plan and execute strategic process development projects for sustainable manufacture of key custom phosphoramidites and raw materials at vendors.

• Write RFPs and review quotations.

• Strategize and initiate cost saving and sourcing intelligence for phosphoramidites and deliver maximum value to programs.

• Collaborate with Materials Management to meet forecasted raw material needs without impacting program timelines.

• Act as point of accountability for delivery of phosphoramidites to support a cross functional program teams.

  Physical Requirements

  Approximately 5% travel to Global Contract Manufacturing and Vendor Sites.

  Qualifications

• Education Level:

• PhD with 3+ years relevant experience within field of expertise, Masters with 5+ years relevant experience within field of expertise, Bachelor with 8+ years relevant experience within field of expertise or equivalent knowledge through relevant practical experience

• Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Degree is required

• Experience Level:

• Experience managing external relationships with or at CMOs/CROs is required

• Working knowledge of regulations associated with GxP/cGMP manufacturing is require

• Strong project management skills are required

• Experience with nucleic acid chemistry and/or peptide manufacture is a preferred

• Experience with CMOs/CROs is preferred

  The base compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. 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.

The job posting is anticipated to close on 06/09/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

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.

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