Senior Facilities Specialist

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 The primary focus for this position is to identify and troubleshoot site Facilities related issues, provide repair vendor oversight/management/coordination when necessary, and ensure the maintenance and repairs for Lexington campus are followed through with from start to finish. This position will be the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance. As a member of the Facilities Team, provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and procedures to meet the goals of the company. Relationships Reports to Facilities Manager. Internal relationships include working with Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations. External relationships include contact with various vendors and property maintenance team. Essential Functions Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide Collaborating with all internal stakeholders when repair/maintenance involves multiple department coordination Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (e.g., HVAC, alarms and system failures) Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team Monitor and respond to BAS and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting/completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep Participation in On-Call rotation coverage Perform other related duties as required Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to Climb ladders, utilize basic hand/power tools, sit/stand/crouch for prolonged periods. Ability to lift 0-60 lbs. Qualifications High School diploma/GED required. Certificate program for Facilities preferred 4 years of experience in Facilities maintenance & vendor oversight required Experience with MEP troubleshooting Familiarity with BMS & CMMS programs Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment Effective verbal & written communication skills Experience working around active science & lab environments a plus; but not required Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines High attention to detail Computer skills, basic knowledge of Outlook & Microsoft applications (word, excel, etc.) Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work occasional off-hours for functional lab/business accommodations Time-management skills; maintenance experience; familiarity with upkeep and prioritization within a multi-building footprint The base compensation range for this position is $68,370 to $119,650. 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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