Manager for R&D Research team

Are you a natural leader, who enjoys developing people? Do you have a passion for protein science, and strong interest in the therapeutic applications of cell culture? If yes, we are seeking a motivated people manager for our growing R&D research team at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S (NNPR). Apply today! 
 

The position
We offer an exciting position where you will lead a team of 9 highly skilled scientists, lab techs, and supporting employees. 

Your tasks include:

• Being responsible for the development of the employees and team, to ensure we can improve the way we work and meet our targets.
• Setting the direction for the team ensuring that prioritizations and strategies are executed in line with the direction from steering groups and upper management.
• Contribute to setting the strategy and the direction for the team in collaboration with together with the management team.
• You will have a high degree of responsibility for the continuous development and expansion of our R&D lab.

Over the next couple of years, we will expand our R&D lab facilities. The right candidate is expected to take an active part in the expansion project which will include close collaboration with the responsible project manager, engineering partners, architects, as well as alignment internally with employees and management colleagues.

The position has a high stakeholder collaboration across the organization, and you can expect to work closely with the other Research team specialised in organic chemistry and resin development, R&D Manufacturing Development, Sales & Marketing, IT as well as academic partners and CROs.
 

Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you have a strong scientific background – this is the foundation you build your people management competencies on.

Additionally, you have:

• Masters supplemented with a PhD within biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology or related field.
• Multiple years of relevant work experience from the Pharma or equivalent industry.
• Proven track record 3 years of people management with at least 5 direct reports. 
• You are fluent in English; if Danish is not your native language, you are expected to learn.

With a strategic mindset, you can work independently to drive decisions and processes forward and thrive in a high-paced and dynamic workday, prioritizing, and inspiring others.
 

About the Department
The R&D Research department consists of 3 teams: Two research teams with different scientific competences as well as a project management team. Our strategic focus is on innovative products for API manufacturing in a broad perspective and specifically for the ATMP market. We work closely with R&D Manufacturing Development, Sales & Marketing, and several close collaborators at Novo Nordisk A/S and in academia. 
 

About Novo Nordisk Pharmatech
At Novo Nordisk Pharmatech we recognise that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be a part of the best company of 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 the communities we operate in. 

We are happy to discuss flexible working, depending on the role and subject to business needs.
 

Contact
If you have further questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Manager, Line Naomi Lund (+45 30370097)

You may submit your application in English or in Danish. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
 

Deadline
4 of February 2025
 

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.