(Senior) Specialist for driving Analytical Outsourcing Activities

(Senior) Specialist
CMC Development
CMC Analysis & Characterisation
Location: Måløv (greater Copenhagen)

Drive analytical and project excellence through global outsourcing partnerships

This is an exciting opportunity for a (Senior) Specialist with strong analytical expertise and an interest in project management, global stakeholder collaboration, and analytical outsourcing across clinical drug development. You will play an important role in establishing a growing team and shaping how we handle outsourced analytical activities in close collaboration with partners across the globe.

For our Analytical Outsourcing team, we are looking for (Senior) Specialists with a background in analysis and characterisation to support our growing pipeline of complex Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) produced externally by CMOs (contract manufacturing organisations). As our team is growing, we are looking for two new colleagues.

If you are ready to bring your scientific expertise into a strategic, high-impact area and help build a capability that supports the development of tomorrow’s medicines, apply now and join us in building a new area of analytical expertise in Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

As (Senior) Specialist, you will be part of the Analytical Outsourcing team that covers everything from raw materials to DS & DP, from research through clinical development phases to marketed products, from small molecules to protein, peptides, and antibodies.

You will have a close collaboration with the project managers responsible for outsourcing, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and DP development and analysis.

You will be responsible for the daily coordination between Novo Nordisk, the CMOs, and all our internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and project managing external CMO activities
• Taking scientific responsibility and overseeing analytical development and validation of a wide variety of analytical methods e.g. LC-MS, UHPLC, NMR, GC, IR and more.
• Challenging, evaluating, and troubleshooting the analytical work in collaboration with scientists at the CMOs including document review.
• Contributing actively to ensure that the documentation of the analytical CMO work lives up to current guidelines and industry standards.

For you to succeed in the role, it is crucial that you have strong stakeholder management skills as well as an ability to understand the cultural and technical challenges linked to collaboration with external partners across the world.

Your skills & qualifications

Our ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD degree within Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering or similar with a min. +5 years of relevant work experience. You also bring:

• Experience leading analytical activities across clinical development – preferably with GMP experience.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical business from a CMO or smaller pharmaceutical company, preferably within small molecule, peptide, or protein production.
• Experience within a variety of analytical methods preferably within the pharmaceutical industry, e.g. HPLC, LC-MS, GC, NMR or other relevant techniques.

On a personal level, we are looking for someone who enjoys engaging in scientific discussions with colleagues while also taking ownership of their own area of responsibility. You naturally lead the way for colleagues and stakeholders and are motivated by seeing things progress. You thrive in a dynamic environment where projects and processes vary, and you are therefore flexible, adaptable, and ready to adjust as needed.

You are also a strong communicator who can explain complex content to people with different backgrounds and skill sets in a clear and motivating way. We expect you to be fluent in both written and spoken English, while fluency in other languages is considered an advantage.

Your new area

CMC Development's role in Novo Nordisk's value chain is to turn molecules into approved products in close cooperation with our colleagues in R&D and Global Manufacturing and Supply.

CMC Analytical Characterisation brings together six highly skilled analytical teams and around 100 dedicated colleagues. Together, the department develops analytical methods, drives characterisation and validation, ensures robust documentation, and delivers analytical results for new drug substances and drug products. As a key link between research and production, the department plays an important role in supporting products all the way from early development to the market.

The team currently consists of 18 Scientists and Specialists who work closely together towards a shared goal. We value open communication, support one another, and take a genuine interest in each other’s work and development. This creates a positive and collaborative environment where we celebrate results together, welcome new ideas and perspectives, and make daily work both efficient and meaningful.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer
At Novo Nordisk, you will join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 742,600 to 1,091,600 (Specialist) & DKK 847,000 to 1,245,100 (Senior Specialist), 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 Senior Manager Louise Juhl Skov at +45 3077 6570

Deadline
24 June 2026

Please apply as soon as possible, as we aim to start the interview process before the summer vacation period begins.

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. To facilitate an unbiased 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.