Associate Research Scientist Rare Endocrine Disorders

Are you passionate about driving experimental research activities in a pharma setting, and would you like to turn that into the discovery of new pioneering drug candidates? Then you may be our new colleague for us to welcome to the department of Rare Endocrine Disorders in Måløv, Denmark. Apply today to join our journey to create innovative drugs for Rare Diseases.

The position
As an Associate Research Scientist in rare endocrine disorders, you will work within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapies for rare diseases. You will apply state of the art technologies and cutting-edge modalities to support our ambition to find new ways to treat patients with high unmet medical needs. You are expected to apply your skills and experience in experimental research to support several rare disease discovery projects in rare endocrine disorders.  This will be done in collaboration with scientist and technicians in the team, as well as with colleagues across the company to develop new therapeutic concepts.  In this role, you will proactively identify and resolve experimental issues. You will also identify, implement, and optimize new technologies and workflows in collaboration with senior scientists. 

In addition, you will:

• Develop and utilize in vitro models and experimental assays to support project progression.
• Design and lead laboratory experiments to test new treatment approaches and achieve project goals.
• Support research planning for new project proposals and keep scientifically updated in the field. 
• Participate in technological innovation within new modalities. 
• Support patent applications to secure intellectual property rights and ensure that data and results are treated according to Novo Nordisk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in the role, we expect you to have:

• A MSc degree in Life Sciences (cell/molecular biology or other relevant discipline).
• At least 3 years of experience within pharma/biotech and/or academic-driven discovery. 
• Extensive experience in cell laboratory work (cell lines and primary cells) and in laboratory experimental approaches such as fluorescence imaging, qPCR, biochemical assays, immunoblotting, ELISA and molecular biology techniques such as cloning and DNA/RNA analysis techniques.

As a person, you:

• Have strong networking and communication skills and a desire to apply your knowledge to ultimately improve the lives of patients. 
• Diligently reach goals in constructive collaboration with colleagues and show initiative. You are open-minded when it comes to understanding and exploring different areas. 
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Work independently and are also a team player who can support and motivate your colleagues. You can collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the globe. 
• Are well-organized, proactive and have a constructive attitude towards change.

About the department
Rare Disease Research at Novo Nordisk is an expanding new area with skilled scientists and technicians investigating the function of novel drug candidates to improve the treatment of individuals living with rare diseases. We develop innovative drug candidates through in vitro and in vivo research using cutting edge technologies. An important part of our job is to foster external partnerships and engage with experts across the world. We leverage internal and external platforms to address major unmet needs across a broad spectrum of rare blood and rare endocrine disorders. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic diseases.

Contact
For further information, please contact Aleksandra Maria Strzalka Polat, Talent Acquisition Consultant at azzq@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
15 May 2025. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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 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 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.