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Naja Bach

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills.

Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work.

Proficient professional bringing several years of experience working in compliance-related roles with both internal as external stakeholders.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Supplier Compliance Manager

Novo Nordisk INC
Clayton, NC
09.2022 - 10.2025
  • Promotion to Senior due to extended responsibilities in June 2024 (Included LDDR role - Legal due diligence review and local SME - Subject Matter Expert).
  • Building up a new department structure for the supplier compliance area within Novo Nordisk Clayton, NC.
  • Drive & manage deviations & change requests as owner to ensure GxP/ISO compliance to include participation & management of quality meetings with suppliers & production lines for the site.
  • Project manager for optimization of site business processes, to include actively & independently driving systematic problem solving with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive improvement with suppliers to optimize performance of materials.
  • Develop and design concepts/prototypes, to include visualization and prototyping of concepts including defining physical requirements for materials for secondary packaging components and systems.
  • Establish testing programs, testing methods, documents and reports for regulatory, quality or environmental purposes.
  • Perform hazard analysis and validation tasks when new packaging components and/or processes are implemented or modified.
  • Perform supplier audit & supplier re-evaluation.
  • Legal due diligence review and analysis of vendor contracts, and other legal documents to identify potential liabilities and risks of contractors.
  • Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities and actions taken.
  • Conferred frequently with specialists to stay current on compliance requirements and procedures.
  • Investigated reported and identified compliance issues against accepted standards.
  • Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
  • Performed consistently with all quality objectives, including planning, control and optimization strategies.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy and ensured they meet corporate objectives while adhering to applicable law and regulation.
  • Liaised with external regulatory bodies during inspections and compliance checks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and improve processes.

Quality Supporter - Inbound Supply Management

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bagsværd
10.2016 - 08.2022
  • Write Deviations/Nonconformities and Change requests (both Supplier and Internal complaints).
  • Handle production materials out of specification.
  • Cooperation with different stakeholders (RegOps, QA, QC, ManDev, DMD and NN sites in China, Japan, Brazil, US, France and Denmark).
  • Projects: Seek solutions between the packaging lines and supplier.
  • Implementation of changes and solutions both at NN and supplier.
  • Evaluate data/batch documentation for materials.

QA Professional

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bagsværd
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Evaluate printed packaging materials, if out of specifications.
  • Write nonconformities and internal complaints.
  • Evaluate data/batch documentation for printed packaging materials.
  • Attend meetings with the production site/packaging line.
  • Attend meetings with the suppliers.

Project Purchaser

Novo Nordisk A/S
Hillerød
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Projects and workshops.
  • Update guidelines and work processes.
  • Performance measurement of supplier and communication here of.
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders and suppliers, daily contact person to vendors and affiliates, both domestic and abroad.
  • Coordination of demand for components/materials for projects to ensure timely availability and in the correct quality.
  • Maintenance of Master Data in SAP, handle/correct error Messages from SAP.
  • Managed inventory levels to maintain supply chain efficiency and continuity.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials by tracking order statuses and addressing delays.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Statens Serum Institut
Copenhagen S.
04.2013 - 12.2014
  • Update the internal procedures according to GMP regulations.
  • Participate in MRP and reregistration of products.
  • Develop new packaging materials according to the approved guidelines of EMA - Blue Box.
  • Handle new projects and Launch new design and timetable for implementation within the printed material and present to Authorities/Agencies in the different countries.
  • Hold minor seminars about the graphical programs in the department.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and handling business agreements within translations and graphic preparation on secondary packaging materials.
  • Proofreading documents according to QRD-template.
  • Participate in job-interviews for vacancies in the group.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Provided administrative support for grant applications and funding proposals review process.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Purchaser

Statens Serum Institut
Copenhagen S.
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • Marked search for new supplier or improved material used in the vaccine Production.
  • Participate in GMP audits.
  • Coordinate status meetings with the suppliers every quarter and act as chairperson at these meetings.
  • Approve of new GMP specifications from QC.
  • Obtain offers from supplier, contract negotiation - both quality and business agreements (including CSR - corporate social responsibility).
  • Developed and maintained supplier relationships for efficient purchasing practices.
  • Oversaw inventory management to ensure adequate supply levels.
  • Implemented purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals and policies.
  • Prepared purchase orders according to specified requirements.
  • Maintained relationships with existing suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Tracked shipments to ensure delivery on time and in excellent condition.
  • Conducted regular price comparisons between vendors in order to secure best deals.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments such as Logistics and Shipping in order to coordinate deliveries.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
  • Managed the procurement process from requisition to delivery.
  • Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts were in compliance with laws and regulations.

Education

Market Economist - BBA, Economics (consumer, business and society), Law, Communication, Project management, Marketing analysis - business, Logistics, Development

Nordjyllands Erhvervs Akademi
Aalborg
01.2003

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Process optimization
  • Supplier evaluation
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Process management
  • Compliance initiatives
  • Risk assessments
  • Training and education
  • Audits management
  • Analytical problem solving
  • SOP writing
  • Quality controls
  • Audit oversight
  • Quality management processes
  • Business law

It Experience

  • Office (Word and Excel)
  • SAP (E1P, BW and GBT)
  • Veeva Quality system
  • LIMS
  • Adobe (Professional DC and Illustrator)

D License

True, NC, True

Languages

  • Danish, Native Language, perfect in both writing and speaking
  • English, Fluent in both writing and speaking
  • Swedish, Basic knowledge to conduct a conversation

Projects

06/01/22, 06/01/25, Handling different projects such as: New material substitute for existing raw materials used for PPM, writing SOPs for job clarification, optimizing flow for packaging materials to the line, new design features for secondary packaging materials, Training new personnel and being the communication channel between departments both in the US as well as international sites., 06/01/22, 06/01/25, Creating a structure in Novo Nordisk to handle the bridge between vendors and the Novo Nordisk facility in Clayton, North Carolina. Training internal and external stakeholders in SPS tools and help navigate all the different specifications that adhere to the agreements., 01/01/24, 12/31/24, Updating QC testing methods for cartons, leaflets and labels. Writing new procedure for responsibility areas within the departments: Packaging line support engineers, business support, QC/QA and SME., 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Update carton design for Ozempic cartons to make sure the design would not fail on the packaging line. Saved the tender for Ozempic to Canada with this upgrade in specifications., 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Identify and implement solution for a smooth-running PS PAC warehouse in Alleroed after main building project is closed down., 01/01/16, 12/31/19, Build up a new quality support department within purchasing, which will handle Supplier complaints., 01/01/15, 12/31/16, HAIKU project to clinical test (Build 7, sent for test in November 2015)., 01/01/15, 12/31/15, UDI/Serialization on medical devices to end-user., 01/01/13, 12/31/14, Implementing a new design strategy for GMP packaging materials., 01/01/13, 12/31/13, Develop a new leaflet to a joint product between SSI and GSK, in close cooperation with GSK Regulatory Affairs department., 01/01/11, 12/31/12, Optimizing storage facilities according to GMP and just-in-time deliveries., 01/01/11, 12/31/11, Optimizing cooling pallets shipments according to WHO standards., 01/01/11, 12/31/11, Develop a new children's vaccination card to Greenland in close cooperation with the government / Medical Department in Greenland.

After Schooling

  • Deviation (new set-up from nonconformities), 2018
  • John Lee course (Understand FDA regulations), 2016
  • Change Request - CR owner and action owner (in QA position), 2016
  • Nonconformities - NC owner and action owner (in QA position), 2016
  • CLEAN Basic, 2015
  • GMP Documents Handling, 2014

Personal Information

  • Relocation: Will move for the right position
  • Title: Ms.

Affiliations

  • Travelling - love to explore
  • Motorsport

Accomplishments

  • Created a new vaccine card for Denmark and Greenland. Translation in cooperation with government secretary of Greenland.

Certification

  • LEAN
  • Six Sigma

Language

Danish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Swedish
Limited
German
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Supplier Compliance Manager

Novo Nordisk INC
09.2022 - 10.2025

Quality Supporter - Inbound Supply Management

Novo Nordisk A/S
10.2016 - 08.2022

QA Professional

Novo Nordisk A/S
09.2015 - 09.2016

Project Purchaser

Novo Nordisk A/S
01.2015 - 10.2015

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Statens Serum Institut
04.2013 - 12.2014

Purchaser

Statens Serum Institut
02.2010 - 03.2013

Market Economist - BBA, Economics (consumer, business and society), Law, Communication, Project management, Marketing analysis - business, Logistics, Development

Nordjyllands Erhvervs Akademi