Senior Research ScientistAre you eager to be part of our voyage towards the break-through formulation, development and production of novel pharmaceutical products? Are you an enthusiastic scientist with interest within analytical development and project management? Then this might be just the right career move for you.In our Raw Materials, Side Chains and Residues Analyses team, we are looking for a senior scientist with a background in analysis and characterisation to support the growing pipeline of small molecule projects, many of which are handled externally by CMOs (contract manufacturing organisations) that we collaborate with. You will also contribute to the daily analytical development work in the team. The team consists of 12 laboratory technicians, 8 scientists, 2 specialists and 1 administrative supporter. Apply now and join us for a life-changing career!The position

In this position you will be a part of our Raw Materials, Side Chains and Residues team, where your main responsibility will be oriented towards being scientific responsible and overseeing analytical method development, coordination and project management of CMO activities. The team’s primary focus is small molecules, ranging from raw materials to small molecule APIs, as well as protein and peptides.
Our new Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for:
• Challenging, evaluating and troubleshooting on analytical work in collaboration with the CMOs including document review
• Responsible for analytical development and validation of a wide variety of analytical methods e.g. NMR, LC-MS, UHPLC, IC, GC, IR and more
• Contributing actively to ensure that the documentation of the analytical work from the CMO lives up to current guidelines and industry standards
In this role, you will have a close collaboration with the project managers responsible for outsourcing, API and analysis, who are responsible for the daily coordination between Novo Nordisk as well as the CMOs and with all our internal and external stakeholders. For you to succeed in the role, it is crucial that you have strong stakeholder management skills as well as an ability to understand the cultural and technical challenges linked to collaboration with external partners.
Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has:• Master’s degree within Life Sciences (Natural sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering or other relevant discipline) and a PhD or similar experience.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical business from a CMO or smaller pharmaceutical company, preferably within small molecule, peptide or protein production and have GMP experience
• Practical experience within a variety of analytical methods preferably within the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge, e.g. HPLC, LC-MS, GC, NMR, IC or other relevant techniques
• Good knowledge of general chemistry/biochemistry and a natural flair for thinking in new solutions and automation.
On a personal level you are a team player who also enjoys driving own area of responsibility. You are not afraid to lead the way for your colleagues and stakeholders. You are eager to see things moving forward in a dynamic environment where projects and processes vary and therefore require you to be flexible and willing to adapt. Additionally, you are a strong communicator and able to communicate complex content to people with different backgrounds and skills, motivating them to hear and follow your ideas and suggestions. We expect you to be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in a Scandinavian language is an advantage.
About the department

The department, CMC Analytical Support, is organised into four highly skilled analytical teams with a total of 70 employees. The department is responsible for developing analytical methods, validation, documentation and delivering analytical results for new drug substance, drug product and side chains as well as for raw materials, excipients, and various process related residues and leachable. Furthermore, we are responsible for solid state peptide and protein characterisation including particle characterisation and stability studies.Providing analytical support to all parts of Novo Nordisk, the department acts as a link between the research unit and the production, spanning early development to phase 3 clinical trials and registration. Together we represent many years of scientific experience enabling us to innovate and solve exciting and challenging tasks. In future, we will further strengthen our collaboration with CMO's to expand the product portfolio at Novo Nordisk A/S.
Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk we use our skills, dedication, and ambition to help people with chronic diseases and change their lives. By working with us you will have the opportunity to do the same in a global business environment. We offer great career opportunities based on your personal skills and journey of development. We divide them into three tracks: Specialist, Project Manager or Manager.
Contact

For further information, please contact Associate Manager Louise Juhl Skov at +45 3077 6570
Deadline

31 August 2023. Applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be conducted during the posting period, so please do not hesitate to apply.
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.