Novo Nordisk US

Associate Application Support Analyst

Novo Nordisk US$70K — $123K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or A.D. in Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry regulations.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Operating systems and local Active Directory.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure and Office 365 administration.

Responsibilities

  • Provide desk-side IT support for staff across various locations and environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve end-user, laboratory IT, and VoIP equipment issues.
  • Drive IT process improvements and manage project deliverables.
  • Create solutions to mitigate future IT incidents and reduce ticket volume.
  • Collaborate with departments and vendors to implement new technologies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
The Position

This high-visibility and high customer-touch role will be responsible for escalated incidents, requests from the IT Helpdesk, assisting our Executive Team and end users in multiple locations. Improve and create new IT processes to help streamline the business and escalate incidents to specialized support as required.

Relationships

Reports to the Senior Helpdesk Manager, Information Technology.

Essential Functions
  • Provide desk-side and subject matter expert support for IT related services for employees in an office, clinical & research laboratory setting
  • Support and troubleshoot system and network issues related to end-user, laboratory IT and VoIP equipment, according to standard operating procedures
  • Recommend and test cost effective technical system improvements
  • Drive IT projects and deliverables with the help of the Sr. IT Helpdesk Manager
  • Proactively create corrective and mitigating steps to reduce future incidents and ticket volume
  • Use an ITSM to manage all incidents and requests to ensure that work is completed to the customers satisfaction in a timely manner and according to the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Manage Exchange Online including mailboxes, distribution groups, calendars
  • Collaborate with internal departments to improve/create processes
  • Work with internal departments and external vendors to implement new applications, services to end users
  • Participate in projects and act as a Subject Matter Expert for key technologies
  • Contribute internal IT documentation and create technical bulletins to expand the knowledge base for handling support issues
  • Assist users with activating and troubleshooting company-owned mobile devices
  • Work directly with IT support teams for mission critical issues and adhere to department escalation policy
  • Operate desktop imaging solution, application packaging and configuration settings
  • Responsible for supporting audio and visual equipment for conference rooms and educating employees in its use
  • Identify, evaluate, promote and implement customer support best practices
  • Carrying a company issued mobile phone is required
  • In partnership with other team members, lead the testing, configuration, installation and repair of IT related equipment
  • Assist in configuring and maintaining Active Directory, Azure, Office 365 and VoIP accounts
  • Provide training and mentorship to new IT Helpdesk Technicians
  • Decommission hardware
  • Configure and troubleshoot network printers
  • Able to make some material decisions without consulting manager
  • Participate in weekend on-call rotation on an as needed basis


Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required; Driver must maintain a valid driver's license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.; Must be able to bend, stoop lift, push/pull and move heavy packages and record storage boxes weighing up to 50 lbs/ stand and walk continuously over an extended period of time.

Qualifications
  • A B.S. or A.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with working in the pharmaceutical industry and regulated environments
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems
  • Strong experience working with local Active Directory and Azure
  • Ability to present formal and informal training and assistance to end users
  • Apple iOS Systems
  • Working knowledge of the administration of Microsoft Office 365 application suite
  • Ability to find creative and "out-of-the-box" solutions to incidents and requests
  • Ability to provide clear and logical thought processes to identify root causes of incidents
  • Expert knowledge in the installation, configuration, upgrading, and troubleshooting hardware and software components
  • Experience working with enterprise Anti-Virus technologies
  • Able to work with people to establish goals, objectives, and change management plans
  • Experience in installing and configuring Windows based applications using a software distribution tool
  • Experience in working with enterprise Mobile Device Management technologies
  • Working knowledge and understanding of network technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, routers, and switches
  • Ability to understand and adhere to systems security and control procedures in accordance with departmental, and corporate standards
  • Demonstrated skills in time management, scheduling, and task prioritization to meet deadlines and goals
  • Desire to learn new technologies
  • Outstanding customer service provider
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for written, and face to face communications
  • Advanced experience within the Office 365 Admin Center and AzureAD with an emphasis in Exchange Online Administration and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • ServiceNow experience a plus


The base compensation range for this position is $70,400 to $123,200. 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.

About Novo Nordisk US

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
Learn more about Novo Nordisk US
Size
49,295 employees
Market Cap
$230.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$42.1 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$126.9 billion
NASDAQ

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