Novo Nordisk US

Senior Specialist Logistics

Novo Nordisk US$83K — $127K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of pharmaceutical logistics experience
  • Strong teamwork and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Attention to detail and quality focus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with GMP import/export requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for domestic logistics at the Boulder site
  • Coordinate and execute shipments of research materials and drug products
  • Prepare shipping documentation and ensure compliance with regulations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in shipping operations
  • Analyze logistics costs and vendor performance for efficiency
  • Support import/export compliance and customs filings
  • Manage outsourced inventory and collaborate with contract manufacturers

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Time off including sick leave and flexible vacation
  • Parental leave policy
Full Job Description
The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing and executing domestic logistics operations for the Boulder site, serving as the primary point of contact for all shipment-related activities. The position manages the end-to-end movement of research materials, raw materials, drug substances, and drug products, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with trade regulations, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include coordinating shipments, monitoring critical milestones, completing shipping documentation, and supporting import/export compliance activities as needed. The role also drives operational excellence through continuous improvement of shipping processes, shipment tracking systems, and outsourced inventory management. It partners with contract manufacturers, warehouses, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to optimize inventory, investigate logistics-related deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and ensure product integrity, including temperature-controlled transportation. Additionally, the position analyses logistics costs, courier performance, and shipping quality metrics while supporting strategic logistics projects and ensuring adherence to customs, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Relationships

This position will report to the Associate Director, Materials Management.

Essential Functions
  • Primary point of contact for all activities regarding domestic Logistics for CMC Boulder
  • Local shipping support for site Boulder
  • Ensures prompt shipment related communications to key internal and external stakeholders
  • Initiates, monitor, and complete shipments associated with research material, raw materials, drug substance, drug product
  • Prepares all necessary data and confirmation of key milestones for shipments (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.)
  • Ad-hoc support of international shipments and global trade compliance related activities
  • Improve tracking system for shipments
  • Leverage Novo Nordisk HQ processes and contracts where appropriate to improve the shipping process
  • Management of outsourced inventory (Raw Materials, Drug Substance, Drug Product)
  • Lead continuous improvement activities at outsourced CMOs
  • Review and execution to discard expired material as needed at warehouses to ensure inventory optimization
  • Drive the internal and external investigation of errors or non-conformances and prepare corrective and preventative action plans (CAPAs) in conjunction with QA and impacted departments
  • Import/export experience - ensure trade compliance
  • Ad-hoc filings with Customs broker and US Customs and Border Protection
  • HTS classification and material valuations to ensure material is identified appropriately
  • Incoterms to ensure shipment terms are appropriate
  • Ad-hoc shipping and logistics projects
  • Review and analysis of shipping costs and courier invoices
  • Review and analysis of temperature-controlled shipments to maintain temperature requirements in transit
  • Filing of temperature/quality events as needed
  • Cross trained in global logistics responsibilities


Physical Requirements

Travel 10%. Travel to other Novo Nordisk locations, storage facilities, CMO's may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry required
  • The position requires teamwork, organization and influencing skills with a strong focus on customer service for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively function and manage in a highly dynamic, fast paced work environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • High-quality focus
  • Strong business acumen
  • Customer orientation
  • Familiarity with import/export requirements for GMP and raw materials
  • Excellent knowledge of logistics procedures
  • CPIM/CLTD/CSCP certification a plus
  • Familiarity with CFR 19, 7, 9, 42, 49, 50, 40 and 21
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, CMC, Quality, Finance, R&D
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel


The base compensation range for this position is $83,400 - $127,500. 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.

The job posting is anticipated to close on September 15, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

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
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