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Principal Representative, Qa-Microbiology

8 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 5, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/ M.Sc/ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Novo Nordisk – Quality Assurance (Sterility Assurance) Role

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we have been leading the way in diabetes care for over 100 years. Being part of Novo Nordisk means the opportunity to build a life-changing career while improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

Our Catalent, Indiana LLC site in Bloomington, Indiana, is a state-of-the-art facility providing end-to-end services, from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing, drug product fill/finish, and packaging. The Bloomington campus is recognized globally for helping innovators develop, manufacture, and supply high-quality products to patients.


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

  • 14 paid holidays + generous paid time off

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective Day 1)

  • 401K contribution (8% guaranteed + match option)

  • Family-focused benefits:

    • 14 weeks paid parental leave

    • 6 weeks paid family medical leave

  • Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

  • Tuition assistance for professional development

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • Employee referral awards

At Novo Nordisk, we provide mentorship, resources, and career growth opportunities so you can realize your potential.


About the Quality Assurance Department

The Quality Assurance (QA) team ensures compliance with FDA regulations, other global regulatory standards, and internal quality systems.

QA Department Focus Areas:

  • Systems & Documentation: implementation, training, auditing, material disposition

  • Quality Assurance Systems: deviations, CAPAs, change controls, document control, supplier management, raw material testing/disposition, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and validation

  • QA Operations: oversight of manufacturing, technology transfer, batch record review, on-the-floor support, product disposition, and shipping

  • Quality & Compliance: internal/client audits, regulatory inspections, compliance initiatives, and process validation


Role Overview

This role provides the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to projects that directly impact patient lives

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a sterility assurance program for a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and risk minimization in aseptic and sterile environments


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement microbiology and sterility assurance strategies, policies, and procedures

  • Support leadership in implementing quality systems procedures and ensuring compliance

  • Act as a core team member for sterility assurance and aseptic operations

  • Participate in regulatory inspections and internal quality assessments

  • Contribute to Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and sterility assurance initiatives to improve clean room controls and reduce contamination risks


Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in microbiology and aseptic processing within pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing

  • BS degree in Science (Microbiology preferred)

  • Proven team management and leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of industry regulations and sterile manufacturing standards

  • Experience with regulatory inspections and audits


Physical & Work Requirements

  • Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reading, computer work, communication

  • Occasional: stooping, kneeling, bending, carrying, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

  • Must meet EHS responsibilities and gowning certification for aseptic areas

  • Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment for 8–12 hours as required


Diversity & Inclusion

At Novo Nordisk, we aspire not only to be the best company in the world but also the best company for the world. We celebrate diversity in our employees, patients, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, identity, orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 1-855-411-5290. (Note: this number is for accommodation requests only.)