Advanced Chemist for Analytical Development and Processes

Are you passionate about chemical analyses? Do you want to play a crucial role in developing, verifying, validating, implementing and optimizing chemical methods for raw materials and excipients across Novo Nordisk? If so, we have the perfect option for you! Join our team where you'll find a supportive environment dedicated to excellence. If you're as ambitious as we are, this exciting role will allow you to thrive and grow in a place where we strive to be the best at everything we do while having fun. Come and be part of our journey!

The Position

The position is in our ''Chemistry & Processes'' team, which consists of both chemists and project managers with different educational and cultural backgrounds.

You will work closely with chemists, processes/project managers, laboratory technicians in the team and from other teams, and our colleagues in Sourcing QC. The position provides ample opportunity to further develop yourself and strengthen your competencies.

Your primary tasks will be:

• Developing & validating wet chemistry methods (Karl Fischer, Titration, pH, Osmolality) and packaging material qualification.
• Leading projects to ensure timely implementation of pharmacopoeia changes incl. verification of methods.
• Verification and qualification of new primary packaging materials, including Ready-To-Use (RTU).
• Qualifying and implementing new equipment to support QC laboratory upgrades and transferring methods to other Novo Nordisk sites.
• Various troubleshooting and systematic problem solving (e.g. as part of deviation and OOS handling) as well as updating procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A master’s degree in chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related natural sciences field.
• A strong background in wet chemistry methods (Karl Fischer, Titration, pH, Osmolality) and method development/validation.
• Experience in or knowledge of Polymer/Material Chemistry related to rubber and plastic for pharmaceutical use is a plus.
• Experience with pharmacopoeia compliance and process optimization.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and familiarity with GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

As a person, you enjoy working in project groups and bring a high level of energy to drive both yourself and your colleagues towards achieving milestones. Likewise, you have a high level of energy to drive yourself and your colleagues forward to delivery on important tasks to agreed deadlines. To support this, you understand the value of being a team player who is flexible when priorities change, and you take responsibility for meeting the deadlines that our partners depend on. You like to work with systematic problem solving, work in a structured way and see opportunities for optimization of processes.

About the Department

Analytical Development Department consists of more than 50 employees divided into 4 teams, located in Hillerød, where we have both laboratory facilities and office space. We are responsible for the development, verification, validation and implementation of analyses for complex materials (raw materials, excipients and primary packaging material). We hand over the fully developed methods for Quality Control (QC) and collaborate with many different areas, e.g. QC, Quality Assurance (QA), Material Responsible and Novo Nordisk production sites all over the world. We are part of Material Manufacturing Sciences & Technology in Sourcing Operations, which is responsible for the inbound supply chain in Novo Nordisk.

The working environment is open, ambitious and dynamic, with a focus on the whole person. We have a good and strong collaboration across the team and department, as well as with our primary partners. The team is responsible for the development of a wide range of chemical methods on raw materials and excipients. You will work with the development and verification/validation of new methods as well as various types of problem solving and optimization of already implemented chemical methods and processes. The methods are then transferred to Sourcing QC, who are responsible for the daily operation and analysis of samples.

Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, it is your skills, your commitment and your ambitions that help us improve the lives of many people. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented colleagues, and we offer you a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development.

Contact

If you want to know more about the position, please contact Manager Cephas Mwanasaka on phone 34442068 or cqmw@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

The application deadline is March 30th.

You do not need to attach an application to your CV, but rather write a good CV, including why you are applying for the position. We would also ask you not to insert a photo in your CV, as it helps us to a better and fairer process.

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.