Manager/Director, Cardio-Renal Pharmacology

The job

level will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the ideal candidate. Qualifications You have people management and drug discovery experience preferably from an industrial setting. It is a clear advantage if you have hands on experience with preclinical in vivo pharmacology in the cardiometabolic space.To be successful in this position you have: A PhD in life sciences with at least 5+ years of relevant experience Solid leadership experience Proven expertise within in vivo pharmacology and drug discovery principles A scientific background within cardiorenal biology will be a plus Strong ability to network and collaborate across disciplines Proficiency in spoken and written English As a person, you are a dedicated, open-minded, and an innovative team player with good collaboration and problem-solving skills. You can set direction and ensure follow-through both for yourself and the people you lead. Critical thinking, excellent communication skills, integrity, and the ability to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment are all essential qualities in this position. About the department The well-functioning department consists of 19 highly skilled and experienced employees (9 scientists and 10 laboratory technicians) working at our sites in Måløv and Ganløse (Greater Copenhagen). We work in a global matrix organization and everyone in the department work ‘across borders’ (organizationally and/or physically). Måløv is the largest research center of Novo Nordisk, a site for innovation, idea generation, and preclinical testing of medicine candidates across our therapy areas. The research site is a vibrant, inclusive, workplace hosting scientists, post-docs, PhD students, research assistants, and technicians and has an international work environment. Our research and discovery units across China, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States are designed to provide the best scientific environment for the discovery and development of breakthrough therapies. Join us and make a difference. International candidates are encouraged to apply. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.