Analytical Specialist

Are you ready to set the direction for Container Closure Integrity (CCI) & Physical Methods at Novo Nordisk? Do you have the ability to set and transform strategic directions into specific guidelines? Are you enthusiastic to use your method development competencies to mentor colleagues in the direction of CCI & Physical Methods for our future products? 

Then you might be the right candidate for a job as Analytical Specialist in our CCI & Physical Methods team. 

The position
We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced CCI & Physical Method Specialist that can set the direction for development and implementation of new technologies and methods for CCI from early phase to decommission. The job is placed in the CCI & Physical Methods team responsible for developing and validating new CCI & Physical Methods of our products in Novo Nordisk. The team consists of 2 PMs, 5 Scientists, 4 Validation chemists and 2 laboratory technicians. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Optimization of CCI & Physical methods in collaboration with QC. 
• Lead and set the direction for the development and implementation of new products, and solve scientific and technical challenges during method optimization, development, validation, and implementation. 
• Secure the right level of development for new methods.
• Provide input to and execution of the overall CCI strategy as well as support of newly methods for all areas of Novo Nordisk working with CCI & Physical Methods including Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

The analytical methods are primarily Dye Ingress, Raman, Break Loose Glide Force (BLGF), Extractable Volume and Helium Leak Detection (HLD).  

Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or similar.
• You have extensive experience in analytical chemistry, troubleshooting, optimization, development of analytical methods.
• You have a good overview of the approval and regulatory process in connection with new products and can design a consistent analytical setup with the right development level.
• Experience with CCI & Physical methods and validation is an advantage.
• Around 5 years of relevant experience from the pharmaceutical industry.    
• Solid knowledge and understanding of development and validation required of analytical methods for QC laboratories.
• Creativity and see the opportunity in new ideas and good at implementing them.
• A team-player attitude that motivates others around you and find it natural to establish new relationships across teams and departments.
• You can work independently and have demonstrated in your previous positions, that you are capable of setting direction, possess impressive communication skills, are proactive and experienced in collaborating with managers and project managers.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

About the department
Analytical Science & Methods is a department in Aseptic Manufacturing Science and Technology consisting of about 70 employees in 3 teams. We are the central function for analysis of Novo Nordisk products during development, as well as for marketed products. The department is responsible for the development, validation and implementation of analytical methods before clinical phase 3 and the subsequent transfer and ownership of the methods to our QC laboratories across the world. We also support our colleagues globally with analytical knowledge and scientific help as well as drive optimization through innovation. We strive to do all of this in a collaborative environment of joy and curiosity in our department. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

Contact
For further information, please contact Manager; Sebastian Kubel Dalager on +453079 3025.

Deadline 
10 March 2025

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

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 to your CV.  
 
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.

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.