Principal Scientist in Protein Purification

Purification Research

Måløv, Denmark

Do you want to play a key role in advancing early-stage drug discovery through protein and peptide purification? We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Scientist to join Purification Research in Måløv, Denmark. In this role, you will contribute to scientific innovation and ensure the delivery of high-quality proteins that support the progression of new therapeutic candidates.

Your new role

As a Principal Scientist in Purification Research, you will take a leading role in delivering purified recombinant proteins and peptides for early research projects, with a particular focus on challenging tool proteins such as membrane proteins.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring delivery of purified proteins and peptides using advanced chromatography systems, filtration technologies and analytical tools
• Driving the development and optimization of efficient purification methods for tool protein deliveries
• Leading scientific discussions, prioritization of deliveries, and alignment across project teams and the tool protein task force
• Securing high scientific quality, while identifying and implementing new technologies and innovative approaches
• Providing guidance and support to technicians and scientists, while fostering collaboration within and outside the department

You will work closely with stakeholders across the research organization to ensure alignment and efficient progression of research projects.

Your new department

Purification Research consists of two departments (Purification Research 1 and 2) with around 24 highly engaged scientists and laboratory technicians. The department is part of Peptide & Protein Research in Therapeutics Discovery. The department supports early research by delivering purified proteins and peptides from recombinant expression. We work with a combination of platform-based automated purification and customized solutions, contributing to lead molecule selection and preparing processes for transfer to CMC.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a highly experienced scientist with a strong background in protein purification within pharmaceutical research. You bring:

• A PhD in protein biochemistry, structural biology, molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience with purification of challenging proteins, including membrane proteins (e.g. GPCRs, transporters or ion channels)
• Proven ability to drive scientific innovation, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with automated purification workflows is an advantage
• Experience with digitalization and automated data handling (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead, influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

As a person, you are a curious and open-minded professional with a strong scientific drive. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring a collaborative mindset that enables progress and knowledge sharing.

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.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll 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 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, 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.

Deadline

30 July 2026. Please note that, due to the summer break, the interview process will be conducted in August.

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.