Senior Scientist in vivo Pharmacology

Are you an experienced and highly motivated scientist? Would you like to drive our efforts in the discovery of novel therapeutic molecules for the treatment of obesity and be part of a world-class pharmacology research team? Then please continue to read as we are seeking a talented Senior Scientist to be part of our Obesity and Liver Pharmacology department. 

The position

Your main objective will be to lead scientific excellence in obesity to actively engage in target discovery, innovation, and team project progression. This will involve planning complex cross-functional pharmacology studies, and other project activities related to targets within obesity in general. Moreover, you will focus on driving digitalization activities ensuring enhancing the value of data.

Furthermore, you will: 

• Design and conduct key experiments to validate human relevance and explore pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and mode of action; both internally and externally 
• Develop and implement new models, methods, and technologies for in vivo/ex vivo testing of biological activity of new targets
• Be responsible for writing protocols, data analysis, interpretation, record keeping, reporting, and communication of results
• Communicate complex multidisciplinary topics to colleagues within Integrated Physiology Research, Obesity Biology, project teams, Global Drug Discovery Leadership as well as relevant governance bodies 

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed in this role you have: 

• A PhD degree within the cardiometabolic field and significant post-graduate experience, preferably 3-5 years in pharma R&D
• A proven scientific track-record within the obesity field and a strong background in physiology, metabolism, and drug discovery
• Experience establishing, optimizing, validating, and running obesity studies in rodents, and have experience with translational aspects of the model(s) applied
• Preferably have experience with the delivery of high-quality drug discovery candidates into clinical development
• Advanced digital skills within bioinformatics, AI, and programming with a proven track record of applying these to preclinical research are a benefit

On a personal level, you are open-minded and a pro-active team player who can easily navigate in a matrix organisation. You enjoy working in international cross-disciplinary teams as well as independently on multiple programs in a fast-paced environment. You have problem-solving and strong execution skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 

About the department
Obesity and Liver Pharmacology is part of Integrated Physiology Research, which is anchored in Global Drug Discovery in Novo Nordisk. Global Drug Discovery specialises in the discovery of biological medicines for the treatment of cardiometabolic and rare diseases. Integrated Physiology Research is a global unit consisting of five departments (located in Måløv, Denmark and Boston, US) with in vivo pharmacology and micro-physiological systems at our core. The Obesity and Liver Pharmacology department is based in Måløv, Denmark. The research site is a vibrant and inclusive workplace hosting scientists, post-docs, PhD students, research assistants and technicians and has an international work environment. 
 

The department delivers high quality rodent and large animal in vivo data with a translational focus on obesity and MASH and is driving ideation based on scientific excellence within obesity physiology. We collaborate closely with our colleagues within Integrated Physiology Research, in vitro biology, chemistry, Global Translation and beyond to drive projects forward and translate our findings into novel, effective treatments for obesity. We always strive for excellence and continuously develop our expertise to stay ahead - both as a company and as individuals. We believe that innovation and creativity thrive in a healthy and engaging working environment. Therefore, we give you the opportunity to bring your personal ambition and passion to work to improve the quality of life of the patients.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive change. We are 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. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 60,000 employees to change the lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact
For further information, please contact Sanne Skovgaard Veidal, Director – Obesity and Liver Pharmacology at ssgv@novonordisk.com. 
 
Deadline
30 April 2024.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, thus the advert may close prior to the indicated deadline.

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 to 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.