Process Engineer I - Downstream Process Support

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: West Lebanon
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

About the Department Site New Hampshire, located in West Lebanon, is where Novo Nordisk’s life-saving treatments are brought to life. Our manufacturing facility produces a global supply of our hemophilia and growth hormone product lines, as well as our next generation of cutting-edge medications. What we offer you: Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions 36 Paid days off including vacation, sick days & company holidays Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources and mentorship to grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? The Position This role will be part of our manufacturing downstream purification process support team, dedicated to one of our manufacturing suites. Responsible for assisting with design and implementation of manufacturing processes, instrumentation and equipment start-ups from the laboratory through manufacturing scale. The Process Engineer I will work alongside Process Associates and Process Scientists to support day to day issues in manufacturing related to: deviations, equipment troubleshooting, small scale process development, SOP review, escalating complex issues to appropriate stakeholders, or participating in process confirmations. This role will work cross functionally with groups/departments across our site to ensure operational efficiencies and successful production of API onsite. Prior experience in a GMP environment or life science industry is a plus for this role. This is an onsite role based at our West Lebanon, NH bioproduction facility Monday-Friday. Level and job title of selected candidate will be commensurate with experience. Relationships Reports to: Manager, Process Support (Downstream) Essential Functions Assist with coordinating fabrication, procurement, installation, engineering start-up, verification and validation activities of new equipment and systems. Responsibilities include verification protocol execution (FAT, SAT, DQ, Commissioning, IQ, OQ, & PQ), data analysis and final report preparation Participate in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvement changes Participate in design and hazard reviews of plant expansions or process changes and serving as the technical point of contact or user representative for contractor services including design, fabrication, installation and verification Support person for process improvement activities; including performing or authoring equipment specifications, user and functional requirements specifications, and necessary FAT and SAT protocols Maintain effective communication and ensure alignment in coordination with appropriate teams Support facility certification for new Manufacturing (process equipment & facility-support equipment) and Quality Control facilities as needed as well as the continued operation of such facilities Ensures systems and processes are verified and validated in a compliant manner in accordance with FDA, EU and NN requirements Actively participate on cross functional teams to determine the root cause and corrective actions for problems associated with investigations Completes accurate and timely assessments associated with change control activities Ensures change control activities for systems are completed in a manner in compliance with FDA, EU and NN regulations Responsible for the verification of new and existing equipment, processes and instrumentation as needed Write and review protocols, summary reports and other documentation associated with verification, and validations Coordinate scheduling of verification activities within Novo Nordisk US Bio Production, Inc. as well as with outside vendors as needed Represent the Manufacturing Engineering department on cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Support and Quality groups) Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others Qualifications Education and CertificationsRequires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years related experience. Prefer medium to large scale pharmaceutical or biotechnology process experience Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to follow routine work instructions for new and ongoing projects and assignments Knowledge of Automation and GMPs requirements preferred Broad understanding of science and risk-based verification (I.E. ASTM E2500) Knowledge of good engineering practices Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a high-paced team-oriented environment Ability to provide evening, nighttime, and weekend on call support as needed Technical requirements for Validation and of biopharmaceutical equipment, facilities and/or instrumentation preferred Physical Requirements The ability to climb. stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, and walk. The ability to push, pull, lift, finger, feel, and grasp. The ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Repetition including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Lifting up to 33lbs/15kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual acuity to perform close activities such as: reading, writing, and analyzing; and visual inspection. The working environment includes a variety of physical conditions including noise, inside and outside conditions, working in narrow aisles, and temperature changes; atmospheric conditions including odors, fumes, and dust. Local and International Travel: 0-10%. 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.

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