Manager, Facilities & Utilities Maintenance

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Boulder
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

About the Department The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. 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 Manage operation & maintenance of facility & utility systems. Manage Facilities staff. Collaborate with cross-functional teams. Manage service & maintenance for facility services, including but not limited to laboratory equipment, HVAC, WFI water, Waste systems, compressed gases, housekeeping, life safety. Relationships Reports to Senior Manager Facilities. Essential Functions Coach & mentor direct reports Ensure operation & maintenance is performed per HS&E & GMP requirements Start-up operates & maintains Facility & Utility systems per stakeholder need and GMP documentation Create and maintain all GMP documentation required for Facility and Utility Collaborate with site operation to develop a site strategy Implement standard communication methods to support stakeholders Develop maintenance program Prevent recurrence of Facility / Utility unscheduled events and non-conformance Drive improvements to operation & maintenance Overall management of all facility services, includes both hard and soft service Collaborate with all site stakeholders at all levels Manage & maintain the cleanliness & appearance of Boulder Facilities Responsibilities include supporting 4949,4999 and 4780 Pearl East Circle Provide adequate security in line with NN standards Manage projects to support the site Drive environmental, social & financial performance & support site strategy Other accountabilities as assigned Physical Requirements May move equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. May be required to be on your feet for up to a 8-hour shift. May require the ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protections. 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 technical field or equivalent combination of education & industry equivalent experience required Minimum of three (3) years of leadership/supervisory experience in engineering, manufacturing or maintenance, preferably in a pharmaceutical/regulated industry preferred Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facility & utility maintenance required Expertise in utility systems, to include WFI, electrical & HVAC, life safety systems, wastewater systems required Experience in starting a new facility and creating GMP documentation and processes preferred Knowledgeable in the management of utilities systems in a GMP regulated environment required Demonstrated leadership capabilities required Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and vendor contracts >$100,000 preferred Proven expertise in mentoring & staff development, change management, planning, organizing & managing execution required Demonstrated communication, stakeholder management, problem solving & organization skills required Skilled in revising work plans for complex issues addressed by cross functional teams preferred The base compensation range for this position is $96,670 to $178,840. 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. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health. 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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