Job Description

About the Department 

The Finance & Operations department brings insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance & Operations works closely across the organization to guide enterprise-wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive core operations and develop insights to drive growth and operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for future capabilities. Our focus on innovation ensures we're constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data innovation, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a life-changing career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent, and we reward hard work and dedication with opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to maximize your potential with us?

The Position

The position will provide Security and Driver Executive Protection to Novo Nordisk executives as needed and will have responsibilities in the following areas: executive protection, executive driving, special event support, travel security, advance location assessment and security assessment reviews. The EP Driver needs to be able to solve problems in a discreet and effective manner, demonstrating the highest ethical standards when evaluating sensitive information or situations. The highest level of maturity and integrity is paramount in all transactions and protective measures.

Relationships

This position will report directly to the US Security Operations Lead and have a dotted line to the Plainsboro, NJ (800 Scudders Mill) site lead. Direction on daily schedules may come from the security team, VP of NNI Business Solutions un the US or from the Office of the President with Regular contact with the Novo Nordisk Security Command Center to ensure vehicle maintenance and monitoring.

Essential Functions

• With respect to the physical security of the executives, the candidate should be well versed, with a clear understanding of the principles of Executive Protection. This includes working in and around groups of people, controlling the executive’s body in emergencies, walking with the executives, providing security at arrivals and departures, and providing security at public and private places/gatherings
• Have the ability to handle emergency procedures, route planning, arrival and departure planning from various travel related venues, site survey /assessment abilities to ensure a safe environment for the Executives to be present in and planning for public/special event functions
• The candidate should have knowledge of surveillance and counter surveillance techniques, conducting advance work, GPS and various app’s detailed knowledge to ensure the best options for route planning
• Acts as a primary coordinator/liaison with other departments groups, administrative assistants, contract security services and public safety personnel
• Although this is currently an unarmed position, the candidate is required to maintain NJ Sora Certification and the appropriate level of licensing to possess a firearm. The candidate should maintain this regulated level for the entire period of his/her employment and practice the necessary skills to be proficient in the use of firearms. The candidate should be familiar with and proficient in disarming techniques for all types of weapons
• Discretion and trust are vital as the candidate must be able to maintain a high level of confidence
• The candidate should have significant driving experience, attended vehicle operations courses, have tactical driving experience, knowledge of vehicle dynamics, anti-crime/terrorist driving and evasive maneuvring experience, and providing aircraft security
• Extended hours, weekends and outside of steady work hours is required in this role due to executive travel, daily/evening meetings and activities
• Maintain Novo Nordisk-assigned equipment inventory and ensure operation of equipment by completing regular inspections and preventive maintenance
• Other duties as assigned by the Novo Nordisk Director of Security including, but not limited to, monitoring and using the Novo Nordisk Emergency Alert System, attend and work conference security details alongside other conference security vendors, assist with employee separations, conduct ET home security surveys, etc.

Physical Requirements

Up to 70% of overnight travel required. Physically Fit able to pass the standard FBI physical fitness exam. 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in law enforcement and/or executive protection
• Driving Record in good standing (No DUI’s, points for reckless driving etc)
• professional demeanor coupled by strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Self-Starter with initiative and ability to follow protocol and chain of command
• Life Safety to include AED deployments, CPR and First Aid Certification
• Willing to be subject to pre-employment background investigation, and random drug tests
• Able to operate with the highest level of discretion; not divulging confidential conversations or observation
• Flexible working style; comfortable with last minute changes and scenarios
• Licensed to carry a firearm

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.

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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