Associate Scientist/Research Scientist - Temporary

Novo Nordisk is committed to pushing the boundaries for oral delivery of biologics. Building on our success in developing the world’s first GLP-1 peptide in a tablet, we are growing our activities in our relentless pursuit of the next generation of oral-based therapies. A cornerstone of this is an expansion of our efforts in formulation sciences.

Your new role

As Associate Scientist/ Research Scientist you will join the department Oral Delivery Technologies, a vibrant and science-focused team of scientists and technicians, where innovation is at the core. Your main objective will be to formulate therapeutic proteins and peptides into oral solid dosage forms in close collaboration with a team of Scientists and Technicians driving both planning and execution of laboratory activities. As our team covers formulation, analysis and characterization we will bring individual competences into play to meet our goals, thus there will be opportunities to contribute across all our pharmaceutical disciplines.

Furthermore, as an Associate scientist / Research scientist, you will:

• Design laboratory experiments, applying innovation into ground-breaking research
• Contribute to project deliverables by performing laboratory experiments
• Collect and report results with high accuracy and quality
• Participate in projects progression, contribute with oral formulation expertise, give input to project plans, present data, handle scientific challenges and discuss results and issues
• Interact with scientists and technicians to ensure project collaboration
• Contribute to constantly improving methods, techniques and approaches

Working alongside talented colleagues, you will share ideas and inspiration across different scientific specialisations. Working at Oral Delivery Technologies is a mutually rewarding commitment and it provides you with professional growth.

Your new department
We are both focused on driving oral formulation activities in research projects as well as driving early-stage innovation with oral delivery of biologics. You will be based in Måløv, greater Copenhagen, Denmark, co-located with colleagues representing the full research value chain for peptides and proteins research. It’s ground-breaking work with the promise of improving the lives of millions of people with chronic conditions. If you want to make a difference, join us to do pioneering research that can impact people everywhere.

Your skills and qualifications

You hold a relevant master’s degree or PhD degree in Life Sciences or similar level of experience (pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant discipline), having experience from working in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

Furthermore, the following skills are considered highly relevant

• Trained in formulation laboratory work, and pharmaceutical characterisation of solid dosage forms, like disintegration, dissolution, and HPLC analysis.
• Hands-on experience in tabletting and capsule related processes such as spray-drying and coating.
• Innovative mindset with a track record of research within the field of oral drug delivery.

As a person, you are curious and driven by the basic tenet of science. You thrive in a changing and dynamic work environment and have a can-do attitude with the ability to execute a plan and keep deadlines. You can work independently and are a good team player that can engage in constructive collaborations as part of project teams working towards the same goal.

In exchange we offer an opportunity for you to make a difference to patients with oral offerings.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

Deadline

11th of January

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.