Advanced Laboratory Technician for CMC Chemical Development

Advanced Laboratory Technician
CMC Development
Chemical Development
Location: Bagsværd

Shape the future of pharmaceutical development while bringing breakthrough therapies from lab to life.

Your new role

As Advanced Laboratory Technician in our Early Stage Protein Modifications team, you will play a critical role in developing and scaling robust chemical modification processes for recombinantly produced proteins. From non-clinical development through phase 2 clinical trials, your expertise will directly contribute to bringing innovative treatments to patients worldwide.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Independently planning, executing, documenting and concluding complex laboratory and pilot plant work tasks while ensuring project deadlines are met
• Developing scalable API processes and transferring knowledge from research to production, generating process documentation from pre-M1 to market launch
• Ensuring data integrity and maintaining the highest quality standards in all work processes (GXP/ISO compliance)
• Controlling and calibrating equipment according to responsibility distribution plans while contributing to maintenance of laboratory systems and SOPs
• Training and advising colleagues, sharing your expertise to strengthen team capabilities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives through cLEAN activities and proactive participation in performance and planning board meetings
• Working in full compliance with QMS, EHS, and OHS standards to ensure safety and quality excellence

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an experienced laboratory professional who thrives on technical challenges and takes pride in quality excellence. You'll bring with you:

• Laboratory technician education with 4+ years of related experience in pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory environments
• High-level expertise within API process development, particularly with chemical modifications of proteins or related synthetic processes
• Thorough knowledge of GXP/ISO quality standards and experience ensuring compliance in daily laboratory operations
• Strong capability to independently handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills that enable effective collaboration across teams and functions
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Agile and flexible approach to work, with strong accountability and independent working capabilities

Your new area

Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development's role in Novo Nordisk's value chain is to turn molecules into approved products in close cooperation with our colleagues in R&D and Global Manufacturing & Supply. We develop formulations and manufacturing processes based on state of the art technologies. In addition, the organisation creates the labelling for finished drug products and ships them to our clinical sites across the globe.

You will be joining the Early Stage Protein Modifications team within our Chemical Development department. We are responsible for developing the synthetic processes required to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Novo Nordisk's innovative portfolio. Our team specifically develops, optimizes and scales up chemical modifications of recombinantly produced proteins, working collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to create robust, technically feasible and economical processes that advance from early development through clinical phases.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you will join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary and Benefits: The Annual Base Salary ranges from 499.200.00 to 734.400.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

A competitive benefits package is offered, including a pension scheme (currently 13% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution) in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for Salaried Employees (Indutriens Funktionæroverenskomst or “IFO”).

Benefits package also include a free choice account of currently 11% and 4% holiday allowance.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

More information

If you have any questions about the position please reach out to Neringa Tamosiunaite on phone +45-3444 4031.

Deadline

6 June 2026.

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 commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.