Senior Research Scientist

If you have a passion for science and a drive to make a real-world impact, we want you on our team!

Are you an experienced organic synthetic chemist ready for your next big adventure? We are on the lookout for an innovative and enthusiastic Senior Research Scientist for our growing Research team in R&D at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech (NNPR) in Køge, Denmark. So, if you envision being part of the journey expanding our existing product portfolio to include innovative resins for purification and other applications, you might be the right match!

The position

As a Development Scientist at NNPR, you’ll dive headfirst into thrilling R&D initiatives, taking projects from concept to completion. Your mission, will be multifaceted, with a primary focus on organic synthesis, idea brainstorming, troubleshooting, and spending significant time in the lab. This is an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, and contribute to the development of next-generation materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones.
• Troubleshoot and resolve synthetic challenges, proposing alternative strategies when necessary.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in organic chemistry and apply this knowledge to drive innovation.
• Mentor and train junior chemists and lab technicians, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory guidelines within the laboratory.
• Participate in project planning and management, including setting timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance.
• Prepare technical reports, and presentations, to showcase your research findings.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this position has:
• A PhD in Organic synthetic chemistry or a related field, and a background in experimental organic chemistry.
• Proven experience in a laboratory setting with practical, hands-on assignments.
• Experience in scaling up processes from laboratory to production scale is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Experience in writing technical reports, publications, and contributing to patent applications.
• Effective collaborator with strong communication and project management skills, capable of working seamlessly with cross-functional teams such as R&D, production, and quality assurance.

On a personal level, you are a lively and dynamic team player, always full of energy and enthusiasm. You stay focused and detail-oriented, pushing projects forward with a positive, can-do attitude. You thrive on working together, valuing teamwork and sharing knowledge, and believe the best solutions come from our combined efforts. Your open and honest approach, along with your passion, inspires those around you, making you a motivating force in the team.

About the department

As scientist in R&D Research you will be part of the innovation of new products. The department consist of 16 highly motivated and skilled scientists and laboratory technicians, divided into two teams. Our research team is dedicated to pioneering and advancing products specifically designed for affinity resin applications. We work closely with the R&D Manufacturing Development teams and the New Product Marketing team as well as several close collaborators at Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech

Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S has 450+ employees and is 100% owned by Novo Nordisk A/S. The ability of Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S to produce and deliver quality products to the pharmaceutical industry, combined with our complete range of services within regulatory requirements, makes us a preferred supplier to many global pharmaceutical companies. Novo Nordisk Pharmatech A/S is a fast-growing company that generates many exciting projects and excellent development opportunities.

At Novo Nordisk Pharmatech, we to aspire to be a part of the best company in 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.

Contact

 For further information, please contact manager Peter Lund Hammershøj (+45 31970239)

Deadline

9 February 2025. Please note we are screening on an ongoing basis.

 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.

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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.