Senior Scientist for Mammalian Expression Engineering

Are you a highly experienced scientist specializing in protein design and mammalian expres-sion? Join Novo Nordisk in enhancing our discovery pipeline and contribute to innovative pharmaceutical solutions that improve lives. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, empower-ing, and data-driven international scientific environment.

The Position
As a Senior Scientist in Mammalian Expression Engineering, you will be pivotal in advancing our early project portfolio. Your primary responsibilities will involve designing and expressing proteins essential for scientific hypothesis testing and the development of recombinant thera-peutic proteins. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide scientific expertise in mammalian protein design and expression. 

You will produce proteins necessary for early proof-of-concept activities, many of which are challenging to express and require modifications for successful production. Collaboration with the modelling department for design input and generating cell lines for lead candidates' pro-duction are key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will facilitate the transfer of selected lead candidates for further development within CMC.

Innovation and scientific development are integral to your role. Sharing ideas and inspirations with colleagues, demonstrating good stakeholder management, and adapting in a changing research environment are essential qualities.

Qualifications

• Degree (Master’s or PhD) in biotechnology, molecular biology, or mammalian cell biology.
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in protein design and mammalian protein expres-sion from industry or academia.
• Experience with liquid handlers and automation, including programming, is an advantage.
• Strong drive to optimize and develop ongoing processes.
• Insight into mammalian cell cultivation.

Personally, you are driven by using your skills for protein design and expression to bring po-tential medicine to patients. You apply your creativity to find solutions to the scientific chal-lenges you encounter, and you share knowledge and experience freely with other scientists, lab technicians researchers as well as stakeholders to further our common cause.

About the Department
The Mammalian Expression Engineering department is part of the Expression Engineering Research area, which focuses on microbial and mammalian expression technologies. Respon-sible for recombinant protein engineering, strain development, and cell line development, we tackle complex research challenges and develop innovative solutions in protein expression and engineering.

Expression Engineering Research is part of the Recombinant Drug Research area, which col-laborates across the full research value chain to advance innovative recombinant protein and peptide therapeutic candidates. We maintain a vibrant scientific culture, connecting broad competences across multidisciplinary teams to revolutionize the development of therapies for serious chronic diseases.

Working at Novo Nordisk 
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, embracing the spirit of experimentation and striving for excel-lence without fixating on perfection. We seize development opportunities and never shy away from challenges. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we all work to advance patient care.

Contact 
For further information, please contact Christina Rottbøll Andersen at vcta@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
16th of March 2025 

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

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