Director, People & Organization

Director, People & Organization

Facility: Human Resource Management Location: Bloomington, IN, US

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. 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. Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.

What we offer you:

• Leading 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.

The Position

As a member of the Site Management team, the incumbent of the role will be setting the strategic direction and agenda within all people related processes and organizational development to enable business priorities and Drug Product Manufacturing (DPM) US People & Organization (P&O) priorities. Further will act as the trusted advisor for the Site Head and the Site Leadership team. Ensure world class P&O initiatives, operations and processes that are "fit for purpose" at production sites and. Other tasks may be included in the role, such as leading the M&A or greenfield integration activities.

Relationships

The incumbent reports directly to the Head of P&O for DPM US with a matrixed reporting relations to the Site Head. Interacts with all levels of the business and partners heavily with assigned Site Leadership Team. People management responsibility of local P&O team of HR Business Partners and other HR functions. Partners and collaborates with other P&O functions, Centers of Excellence, legal, etc. to ensure seamless P&O operations and services. Stakeholders may also include external stakeholders/vendors. Close partnership and collaboration with Associate Director, Training DPM US. As member of the Site Leadership team, the incumbent is overall accountable for training for the Site while the Associate Director, Training DPM US is responsible for the training (e.g., workforce planning, capability gaps and training-related deviations).

Essential Functions

As member of Site Leadership team, act as the trusted strategic P&O Partner and advisor for the Site Head and Site Leadership team. Owner of the P&O agenda at the Site(s) for culture and engagement, organizational development, organizational change management, talent development, strategic workforce planning, organizational effectiveness and local P&O operational excellence Develop and drive P&O strategies and priorities to enable Site business strategies and plans, aligned with business priorities and Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) /DPM US P&O priorities. Lead discussions about organizational response and development for the business challenges as a part of the Business Review process/meetings As member of the Site Leadership Team, formal owner of training strategy and capability development (i.e., planning and response strategic workforce planning, capability gaps and training-related DVs) at the Site(s), while DPM US Training organization is responsible for the execution and delivery of the training strategy, priorities and initiatives Assess effectiveness and seek continuous improvement of P&O processes and procedures, including the employee life cycle (attraction, onboarding, development, performance, rewards & exit) Lead the P&O team by delivering clear and concise feedback on performance and behaviours while empowering direct reports to do the same. Role model Enterprise Leadership and proactively execute on strategic priorities by aligning, designing and ensuring scalable solutions across DPM US sites Lead special projects supporting business strategy (e.g., P&O response to M&A integration activities and/or handover of the greenfield project to operations by owning the organizational integration planning process and the strategic and operational workforce planning for seamless integration and setting high standards for efficiency and optimization) Champion and role model of company values Novo Nordisk way and effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders Role model P&O shop floor presence securing strong understanding and escalation of P&O related issues Perform duties in alignment with global and local policies and processes, including P&O, legal, safety & environmental guidelines and requirements Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties

Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in an open office environment and shopfloor with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Development Of People Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process. Ensure that the IDP forms include completed learning and aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility. Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures and Novo Nordisk Way.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required Master's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or relevant field of study from an accredited university preferred PHR or SPHR certification preferred Minimum of ten (10) years of broad human resources management experience required, preferably in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Minimum of five (5) years of direct people management experience required Excellent working knowledge of Human Resource functions and processes required, including driving HR Annual Wheel activities and strategic P&O processes across organization Working knowledge of U.S. employment law at the federal, state & local level, including Affirmative Action requirements is preferred Experience with organizational mergers, acquisitions and integrations is preferred Experience working with senior leadership teams, with strong stakeholder relationships and cross-functional collaboration is required. Experience working at shopfloor 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.