Research Scientist (Maternity Cover)

Would you like to be part of a team that plays a significant role in the innovative pipeline of creating new medications through the implementation of advanced technologies? Do you thrive with handling and completing diverse tasks for numerous projects under restricted timelines and in a dynamic GMP regulated environment? 
 

Then you are on the right path to become our new colleague. 
 

Join us for a life-changing career!

The Position
In this 18-month temporary position, you will be balancing a mix of starting up- and driving projects in line with our business strategy. You will actively engage in our operational tasks, while also contributing to the development, optimization, and possible re-evaluation of our conventional analytical techniques. We offer an open, dynamic, and social atmosphere with a strong focus on state-of-the-art science, collaboration, and deliveries at the right regulatory level.
 

Your main tasks will be to:

• Develop and implement relevant assays for projects in a Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) analytical department.
• Validate the assays and equipment to the appropriate level.
• Combine hands-on experience from the immunoassay world with modern aspects such as automation.
• Optimize and develop protocols for assays on Biomek robotics.
• Participate in cross organizational project groups, collaboration with other departments both in Research Units and in Manufacturing (Product Supply).

 
Qualifications
To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have: 

• Master’s degree and/or a PhD within pharmacy, biomedicine, or similar.
• Experience within operations in pharma industry or a GMP regulated environment.
• Relevant experience within immunoassays, eg. ELISA’s from the pharmaceutical industry or similar.
• Previous experience and interest in working with Lab-automation and digitalization is strongly preferred. 
• Proven project leadership skills.
• Full proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish.

 
As a person, you are open minded and eager to see new possibilities within our area. You speak your mind with ease and managing a large network of people is something you are driven by. You can handle several tasks at the same time, and you never lose sight of the end goal. You have excellent communication skills and a positive and curious mind-set. You are strong when it comes to creating and facilitating networks as well as keeping your stakeholders motivated, engaged, and informed. Your can-do-attitude, innovative and goal-oriented thinking will help succeed in this role. 
 
About the Department
CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls) Development makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture, and distribute drug candidates for non-clinical and clinical trials. We are around 60 people organized in three teams within the department. We develop bioanalyses for analysis of cell banks, in-process samples, drug substance, and drug product samples for the entire Novo Nordisk project portfolio from early research to clinical trials all over the world. 
In our team, we develop immunoassays for monitoring of process related impurities and in-vitro potency of drug candidates, and support process development. You will join a team of 19 highly skilled scientists and laboratory technicians who work closely together with the rest of the department on projects to deliver on time at the right quality. We are proud of the inclusive work environment we maintain, and we share a passion for creating ambitious results through dedicated application of collaborative curiosity. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
 
Contact
If you wish to learn more about the position, please contact Julie Novod Goldenbaum at [email protected].
 

Deadline 
17 November 2024

Kindly note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure fair and efficient processing.
 

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.