Pilot Scientist

Do you have experience with mammalian cell cultivation at a pilot scale, or motivated learn? Are you a quick learner and driven to work as part of a team to execute production campaigns for our newest products? If so, this job could be for you. Apply now! 

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The Position 

We are looking for a new Pilot Scientist to join our Cultivation CMC Pilot Plant team. We work with mammalian CHO cell cultures with a final volume between 500-1000L in a single use facility. In this role, you will work at the interface between new process development and production scale-up to optimize the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for clinical and development trials.  

The responsibilities will include: 

• Plan and coordinate production campaigns in a fast-paced environment. 
• Manage raw materials and plant utilities. 
• Manage cultivation operations in a single-use facility together with skilled process technicians. 
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to gather and share vital information and support. 
• Document and report results on every production campaign. 
• Ensure timely execution of production campaigns. 

Qualifications 

To be successful we expect you to have: 

• A Master’s degree in biochemistry, biochemical engineering, fermentation-based manufacturing, biology or chemistry. 
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) would be considered as advantage. 
• Previous experience working in a production environment is preferred but not required. 
• Knowledge about electronic systems is preferred; we work with PAS-X, SAP, Delta-V, LIMS, and others. 
• Danish fluency would be an asset. 

As a person you are a team player who can collaborate to find solutions to production challenges and an excellent communicator with the ability to reach out to various stakeholders for support. You are comfortable with structuring and planning work with a sound quality mindset. Furthermore, you have excellent communication skills and strong English fluency. 

About the department 

As part of the Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture, and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mindset. 

CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing & Control) ties research and manufacturing together and scales up the production of the products. The scientist teams are vital in producing and delivering medicine to patients. We are advancing fundamental elements around data and information to meet future needs and using new technologies without compromising on the quality of our products. Active-Metadata Information modelling is a key concept in our approach to future data access. 

The job is anchored in the CMC Data Foundation and PMO team. Our team consists of highly engaged colleagues with different scientific backgrounds and expertise in digital/automation project management, architecture, information modelling, and process expertise. We use a wide range of technologies based on the needs we want to solve, and we develop solutions for both non-GMP and GMP regulated processes. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact 

If you want to know more, please reach out to Associate Manager, Christina Rose Vildeskov Lyngsø at +4534484072. 

Deadline 

9 March 2025. 

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. 

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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.