Development Scientist

Development Scientist – Organic Chemistry

Global Manufacturing & Supply
Bagsværd, Denmark
18-month temporary position

Are you passionate about applying your expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to support the life cycle management of pharmaceutical products that reach millions of patients? Do you thrive in cross-functional collaboration, process optimisation and high-quality technical documentation – without the need for practical laboratory work? If so, join us as our new Development Scientist in Bagsværd on an 18-month temporary contract.

Your new role

You will play a key role in the manufacturing of chemical entities and the chemical modification of recombinant peptides and proteins. Supporting life cycle management activities at Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs), you will help secure the continuous market supply of our products and contribute scientific expertise across a wide range of projects.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Supporting process transfers, validations and optimisation projects at CMOs
• Engaging with cross-organisational groups to align on scientific and technical priorities
• Generating and updating technical documentation at the right scientific level
• Providing scientific input for change requests and deviations
• Contributing to authorship and review of regulatory documents
• Driving process optimisation initiatives in close collaboration with internal and external partners

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS), we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Within GMS, we manufacture the pharmaceutical backbone of our many quality APIs. Our department is called Process Support and is anchored in MSAT. It consists of several teams responsible for the timely support of the processes that create our APIs. You will join a dynamic, well-functioning and cross-functional team of 13 scientists and 1 laboratory technician, who thrive on professional challenges and work with great individual responsibility and commitment. We collaborate with production, analytical departments, CMC, Regulatory Affairs, QA – and externally with CMOs Our officelocation is Bagsværd.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a highly adaptable professional with analytical, innovative and collaborative skills, who excels both independently and within diverse teams. You bring sound judgement, decision-making ability and a drive to deliver practical solutions across multiple disciplines and external partnerships.

Essential qualifications:

• M.Sc. or PhD in synthetic organic chemistry
• Experience with organic synthesis; knowledge of chemical modification of peptides is an advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English

It is advantageous – but not mandatory – to have:

• Experience in process chemistry, including scale-up and transfer of processes from pilot to facilities and between different sites
• A background in process characterisation and validation within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with cGMP and handling of deviations and change requests in pharmaceutical settings

Applicants without this additional experience are still strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits designed with your career and life stage in mind.

• Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 to 838,100 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.
• Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

More information

For further information, please contact Hiring Manager Casper Mørck at +45 3079 8657.

Deadline

21 July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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 process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all job applicants.

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.