(Asst.) Director, Biomolecular Technologies

Novo Nordisk Research Center China (NNRCC)

Location: Life-science Park, Changping District, Beijing

The Position

•    Serve as a member of NNRCC leadership team, contribute to NNRCC's strategy and goal setting. 
•    Lead and develop a highly professional, creative, engaging, energetic and respectful biomolecular technology team. 
•    Lead and develop an advanced biomolecular technology platform  to enable NNRCC target discovery in cardiometabolic diseases and project progression upto G0 milestone.

•    Ensure strategic fit and focus of NNRCC biomolecular technology team.
•    Lead multifunctional work groups to carry out strategic and/or technology projects. 
•    Build and develop a strong network with internal and external stakeholders for collaboration and maximal value creation.

Qualifications

•    Ph.D. in chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant scientific disciplines.
•    10+ years of industrial experience and proven track record of therapeutic API discovery and development.

•    Extensive hands-on experience in protein/peptide/Ab engineering, production and QC.
•    Deep understanding of drug discovery and development value chain.
•    Rich experience in drug molecule development in an industry setting.

•    Experience with small molecule chemistry principles, synthesis, and characterization is a significant plus.
•    Familiarity with digital  tools for in silico molecule design is an advantage.

•    5+ years of experience in people management, possess managerial experience, strategic leadership insights, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

•    Proficient in verbal and written English.

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.