Raw Material Scientist

We are growing like never before. To support our current success, we need to expand with new materials and new suppliers, while improving on current setups. Are you able to collaborate broadly and work independently? And do you thrive in a work environment with many simultaneous and varied tasks? If yes, then you might be our new Material Scientist. Apply today for a life changing career!

The position
We are looking for candidates with different profiles for who can work with:

• Projects for approval of new supply chains for raw materials, or
• Life cycle management, compliance, and process optimization for raw materials

For both type of positions your primary tasks will include:

• Having the scientific responsibility for critical materials used in Novo Nordisk productions worldwide
• Ensuring the right control strategy for the materials by assessing the manufacture and handling of the material that could affect its use in Novo Nordisk
• Active scientific evaluation of critical cases
• Handling urgent issues with the materials with high impact for the use of the material
• Competent representation in technical and scientific discussions in projects across the organisation

We have a strong on-boarding culture, and if you bring the drive and energy, we will make sure to set you up for success both in your professional and personal development.  

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, it is an advantage that:

• You hold, as a minimum, a master’s degree in science (e.g., chemistry, pharmacy, engineering), or another relevant field within the natural sciences.
• You have experience with handling and control of raw materials and with good manufacturing practice (GMP)
• You have strong technical and analytical skills and can use those actively
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English

As a person, you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel in handling complex cases with strong stakeholder management skills, possess project experience, are action-oriented, motivate colleagues with a positive attitude, and actively participate in decision-making.

About the department
You will join the RAW department in Material Manufacturing Development, Sourcing Operations in Product Supply currently located in Bagsværd, but we will move to Taastrup in December 2024.

RAW is one of 3 newly established departments; RAW, Analytical Development, and Primary Packaging. The departments are created due to a split of Material Manufacturing Development and are gathered in a shared VP area of ‘Material Manufacturing Development’.

In the department, we are responsible for development, implementation, and management of complex materials (raw materials, excipients etc.) and cooperate across areas such as CMC, QC laboratories, QA, inbound supply, warehouse, various Novo Nordisk production sites and a range of external suppliers.

Contact
For further information contact Associate Manager Sabbah Ahmed: +45 30755247.

Deadline
20 May 2024

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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.