About The DepartmentAt Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. 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.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
What We Offer YouLeading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
Tuition Assistance
Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Awards
At 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.
The Position
Responsible for the operation, maintenance, administration and improvement of selected infrastructure systems & platform systems.
Relationships
Reports to Manager.
Essential FunctionsEvaluate existing supported virtualization and SAN systems and design proposed systems to ensure lifecycle management of those systems including new technologies
Ensure that installation, troubleshooting, qualification & validation of infrastructure systems meets local and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with team to design, build & operate the overall Virtualization environment including storage & backup of data that meets stakeholder needs
Assist in training team members to ensure coverage & business continuity through coaching and developing their knowledge and skill set
Serve as a primary support resource of IT platforms, providing Tier 2 and 3 support as defined in support model
Monitor systems & respond to IT incidents
Serve in the team’s on call rotation and provide after-hours support to the site as required to support production needs
Ensure IT systems are available, capable and accessible to meet production & business requirements
Direct internal process changes as required to ensure secure and available systems to support production needs
Manage IT department projects and support other business unit projects
Serve as SME during corporate and external agency audits
Collaborate with Global IT Infrastructure groups
Support and practice IT Security
Comply with internal & external regulations & procedures
Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other Accountabilities As AssignedPhysical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (% can change on a case-by-case basis based on the role).
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Automation, or relevant field of study from an accredited university required, with minimum of three (3) years of direct related experience included but not limited to System Administration or Engineering tasks, network infrastructure management, virtualization and cloud deployments, backup and disaster recovery processes, etc. required
In lieu of a minimum of three (3) years of direct related experience included but not limited to System Administration or Engineering tasks, network infrastructure management, virtualization and cloud deployments, backup and disaster recovery processes, etc, may consider a minimum of six (6) years of indirect experience included but not limited to process user or project work with no hands-on system work
In lieu of BS Degree and three (3) years of direct related experience or six (6) years of indirect related experience, may consider an Associates Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Automation, or relevant field of study from an accredited college or university with a minimum of five (5) years of direct related experience or eight (8) years of indirect experience required
In lieu of BS Degree and three (3) years of direct related experience or six (6) years of indirect related experience, may consider a High School Diploma or equivalent with high level technical certifications (ex: Server and Virtualization certifications such VMWare Certified Professional, Citrix Certified Associate (CCA) – Virtualization (CCA-V), Microsoft Server and Virtualization Certifications, Linux Certifications, Cloud Certifications, Storage Solution Certifications, other Virtualization platform, General Network and Security Certifications) and a minimum of seven (7) years of direct related experience or ten (10) years of indirect related experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft OS, Linux OS, Networking principles and concepts of IT Security required
Experience in System Monitoring Tools, Domain Services, Backup Solutions, Deployment of Virtualized Servers, Patch Management and IT Security required
Certification in an IT System Administration/Engineer discipline preferred
Strong technical background in IT Infrastructure systems required
Experience of using System Monitoring Tools, Domain Services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP), Virtualization Platforms, Backup Solutions and Disaster Recovery Processes, System Patch Deployment Technologies, Communication Flows and Firewalls required
Analysing, troubleshooting, documenting and resolving infrastructure and business system hardware, software and networking incidents required
Knowledge of VMware vSphere (Version 6+) preferred
EMC VPLEX Virtualized Storage Platform Experience PreferredEMC VNX, UNITY storage array experience preferred
Fibre Channel Network Design, Implementation & Operational experience (Brocade SAN Hardware) preferred
Backup IT Utilities Including Operational Experience (Veritas) PreferredAutomated control systems and knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies a plus
GxP Pharmaceutical Environment Experience a plus
Demonstrates good written & oral communication skills a plus
Demonstrated ability to develop & maintain strong internal relationships preferred
IT governance, including system and configuration management, business continuity & forecasting required
Knowledge of IT systems analysis and Information System Security principles preferred
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At 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.
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.
