Raw Material Scientist

Novo Nordisk is growing like never before, both in volume and scope, and to support our current success, we seek to secure future demand of raw materials to Novo Nordisk production. We need to expand with new materials and new suppliers and therefore need new colleagues joining our team of ambitious Material Scientists. Do you have a broad knowledge within the natural sciences, and do you want to apply that knowledge actively on a daily basis, to secure the technical properties and integrity of raw materials for Novo Nordisk productions worldwide? Do you thrive in a work environment with many simultaneous and highly varied tasks? If yes, you should apply for this position.

The position
In the role of Raw Material Scientist your primary tasks will include:
• Having the scientific responsibility for all critical raw materials used for Novo Nordisk production
• Ensuring the control strategy for the materials by assessing the manufacture and handling of the material that could affect its use in Novo Nordisk
• Active scientific evaluation of critical cases
• Handling urgent issues with the materials with high impact for the use of the materials
• Competent representation of our team in technical and scientific discussions in projects across the organisation
• Large variation of tasks and high degree of self-dependence

We have a strong on-boarding culture in the team, and if you bring the drive and energy, we will make sure to set you up for success in the role.

We are a diverse team with different educational backgrounds within the natural sciences. As a team member, you will be able to take up a lot of responsibility and work determined on your task with the necessary support from the team to develop and improve your own capabilities. You can expect to grow both on a personal and professional level as we encourage all our employee to take responsibility, together with us, for their professional and personal development.

The position is currently in Hillerød, but during 2023 it will move to Bagsværd, Denmark.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, it is an advantage that:
• You hold, as a minimum, a master’s degree in science (e.g., chemistry, pharmacy, engineering), or another relevant field within the natural sciences.
• You have experience with handling and control of raw materials and with good manufacturing practice (GMP)
• You have strong technical and analytical skills and can use those actively
• You are action-oriented and can get things done

As a person it motivates you to cooperate with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and departments. You find solutions that are robust and will ensure the correct quality level and seek improvements that benefit on the long term as well as solving short term problems. You take ownership of your assignment, and you are result-oriented and take pride in delivering on your milestones. You motivate your colleagues with a positive, forthcoming attitude and take active part in decisions.

About the department
You will join Material Manufacturing Development in Product Supply, Sourcing Operations. We consist of 90 employees organised in six teams – this position is in the Raw Materials Team. In the Department, we are responsible for development, implementation and management of complex materials (raw materials, excipients, Primary Packaging materials etc.) from use in development to production, and we maintain documentation on existing materials. We cooperate extensively with a broad variety of functions, including CMC, QC laboratories, QA, inbound supply, warehouse, various Novo Nordisk production sites and a range of external suppliers and contract manufactures (CMOs).

Contact
For further information you can contact Lene Thygesen: +45 3079 3048

Deadline
8th January 2023

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

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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.

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