Novo Nordisk Hiring For Site Administration & Operations Manager at Lexington, MA, United States Full Time

Job Description

About the Department
Dicerna, a Novo Nordisk company, is focused on driving innovation in RNAi (ribonucleic acid interference) to selectively target and silence genes that cause or contribute to disease. Our proprietary GalXC™ and GalXC-Plus™ RNAi technologies have the potential to address conditions that are difficult or impossible to treat with other modalities. Established as a Transformational Research Unit (TRU) following Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2021, the Dicerna TRU is a unique new organization within Novo Nordisk that brings together the best of both worlds – the agility, collaborative pioneering spirit and calculated risk-taking profile of a biotech along with the scale, resources and capabilities of a global leader in drug development. With approximately 200 researchers, scientists, drug developers and operational staff, we are a team of inventive and entrepreneurial thinkers pushing the boundaries of science to create and drive new RNAi-based therapies for both rare and more prevalent diseases from the bench to the clinic. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Site Operations Manager enables efficiency and effectiveness while driving maximum impact for the Lexington campus. This position will be an important driver in the day-to-day operations of the campus.
Relationships
This role will to the ing to the VP Finance & Operations.
Essential Functions

• Provides Administrative oversight and support in driving day-to-day on-site operations
• Partners with Facilities to ensure Lexington campus is a safe and comfortable environment that operates efficiently and in compliance with local rules and regulations
• Fosters collaborative work environment with administrative staff that creates forum for delivering consistent office, administrative and site services while providing informal coaching/guidance
• Maintains focus on continuous improvement by challenging status quo to increase efficiency of site processes and governance
• Manages planning for and execution of site events in collaboration with other functional leads
• Functions autonomously, exercises discretion and sound judgement, and works independently on a variety of projects
• Demonstrates clear instincts for prioritization and determining which situations should be elevated what can be addressed otherwise

Physical Requirements
0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to lift 10-25lbs.
Development of People
Ensure that ing 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 ing 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
• Requires a minimum of 8 years’ prior experience as a Site Coordinator / Administrative Assistant / Executive Assistant, preferably in a large pharmaceutical environment
• Strong people management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage through complex processes/projects
• Requires top caliber interpersonal skills: ability to communicate, present, and explain across multiple cross-functional stakeholders, management levels and members of the leadership team
• Must be a self-starter who assumes accountability for initiatives from start to completion
• Requires complete integrity, presence, confidence, and flexibility in a dynamic, ever-changing environment
• Must possess competence in making timely, effective decisions
• Requires demonstrated computer skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office

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.
Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.
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