Analytical Scientist - Temporary Position

Analytical Scientist - Temporary Position

Analytical Execution Team 2, CMC Development

Måløv, Denmark, Onsite

Bring new analytical methods to life and support breakthrough science that reaches millions of patients worldwide.

Your new role

As an Analytical Scientist, you'll play a vital role in advancing our analytical capabilities while working at the intersection of innovation and practical implementation. This 1-year temporary position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced laboratory environment where your work directly contributes to bringing new treatments to patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing new analytical methods in close collaboration with lab technicians and ensuring seamless integration into daily operations
• Supporting lab technicians as the scientific go-to person for analytical techniques including HPLC/UHPLC and dissolution testing
• Leading the implementation of new solutions and automation initiatives in the laboratory
• Collaborating closely with the development team, various stakeholders, and the Quality Assurance (QA) department
• Contributing to method standardization, deviation handling, change control and laboratory investigations
• Delivering high-quality analytical results on projects spanning from early development to phase 3 clinical trials
• Ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with GMP requirements

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

The CMC Analytical Execution and Technology department is part of CMC Analysis & Characterisation. We are responsible for delivering analytical results on diverse projects, handling everything from liquid to oral formulations. You'll join one of our 5 Analytical Execution teams within a department of approximately 147 dedicated colleagues. Here, we work in a dynamic environment where we take pride in knowing that colleagues across the organization are counting on our results to move science forward.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a collaborative scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the forefront of analytical innovation.

You'll bring with you:

• A master's degree or PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology or a similar scientific discipline
• Preferably experience within the pharmaceutical industry working under GMP regulations, with exposure to HPLC, dissolution or Visual Appearance testing
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a natural ability to collaborate with lab technicians as their scientific partner
• A flair for thinking in new solutions and driving automation initiatives
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to create overview and prioritize effectively, even under tight deadlines
• Self-driven and motivated approach with pride in taking responsibility
• Experience with cLEAN, standardization of analytical methods, deviation handling, change control and laboratory investigations is an advantage

As a person, you have a positive and open mindset with a natural talent for building networks and fostering fruitful relationships with both colleagues and stakeholders. You're a true team player who contributes actively to reaching shared goals.

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.

Deadline

10th of may 2026.

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.