Senior Pilot Scientist, CMC Purification Pilot Plants

Sr Pilot Scientist

CMC Development

CMC API Pilots

Location: Bagsværd

Are you an experienced pilot scientist within down stream processing with a strong passion for upscaling laboratory scale processes into robust manufacturing processes in pilot scale? Join us in CMC Purification Pilot Plants and play a key role in pilot plant facility supporting the delivery of high‑quality APIs for clinical and non‑clinical use. This role offers high scientific ownership in a collaborative and GMP regulated environment - apply today!

Your new role

As a Senior Pilot Scientist, you will join Purification Pilot Plants and act as a subject‑matter expert within manufacturing process engineering, taking scientific responsibility for pilot‑scale processes and  productions. You will work independently while collaborating closely across functions to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and efficient process execution and delivery of API for clinical trials. You will be working closely with colleagues across QA, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Supply.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing and reporting productions in pilotscale. Leading scale‑up of laboratory processes to robust pilot‑scale manufacturing within purification.
• Acting as scientific lead on assigned interdisciplinary projects.
• Continuous improvement mindset to support effective and compliant process execution.
• Take active part in putting our new purification facility in to operation in Q3 2026
• Mentoring technicians and colleagues while contributing to knowledge sharing.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you combine strong scientific expertise with hands‑on experience in pilot‑scale process development. We expect that you have:

• A PhD with 3–4 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 5–7 years manufacturing process engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience with chromatography and TFF processes in pilot or production scale
• Solid experience with working in a GMP regulated ares
• Strong understanding of process and value chains, including data handling, documentation, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• A proactive, flexible, and structured problem‑solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Your new department

Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) Development plays a key role in Novo Nordisk’s value chain by turning molecules into approved products in close collaboration with colleagues across R&D and Global Manufacturing & Supply.

You will join Purification Pilot Plants, a specialised manufacturing process engineering department within the CMC API Pilots DK area. We are responsible for delivering API for further Drug Product processing, supporting clinical trials and other development activities. This includes production in our internal pilot facilities as well as collaboration with external production sites.

The Purification Pilot Plants department is characterised by strong scientific ownership, high professional standards, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable pilot-scale production in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 651,000 to DKK 956,900 (DK), 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

Please contact Sr Manager, Ann-Louise Gottlieb on: ALUI@novonordisk.com  

Please note that due to summer vacation, further information will not be possible during weeks 28-29. 

Deadline

9 August 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will conduct 1st interviews mid-August and 2nd interviews in late-August.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation for the role 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.