Senior Director, Research Incubation Lab

Are you excited about translating world-class science and research into commercial products?  Are you excited by the opportunity to work in an independent unit within Novo Nordisk, where innovation will be at the center of everything we do? Are you passionate about building a new and innovative scientific and business organization that delivers impactful solutions for predicting and preventing obesity and its consequences through partnerships?

If yes, then you might be the Senior Director of the Research Incubation Lab that we are looking for.

Join us for a life-changing career!

The position
As the Senior Director of the Research Incubation Lab within the Transformational Prevention Unit (TPU), you will be part of an interdisciplinary team working to deliver science-based and scalable commercial solutions, that go beyond medicines, to prevent obesity in those at greatest risk.

The Research Incubation Lab will ideate and incubate cutting edge science and research with market potential, and establish partnerships aligned with the TPU product strategy. You will work with colleagues and subject matter experts across Novo Nordisk, and with external academic collaborators and companies to advance the science and evidence for prevention, and develop the ecosystem to enable scalable and sustainable implementation of preventive health products.

You will have the opportunity to: 

• Be responsible for defining and prioritizing the TPU’s scientific focus areas. 
• Identify potential partners through targeted scouting. 
• Lead scientific discussions with leading researchers. 
• Conduct scientific due diligence and evaluate research proposals.
• Drive key external scientific partnerships, as well as internal projects and initiatives, attracting and hosting scientific talent in the team.

You will report to the VP and Deputy Head of the TPU, becoming an essential member of the TPU leadership team. Your primary work location could be either in Søborg, Denmark, or Oxford, UK. 

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• An academic degree (Ph.D., MD, or master’s) in life sciences, and several years of experience in an industry setting (for example pharma, med tech, or healthcare start-ups)
• Cardiometabolic disease experience (clinical, academic, or industry)
• Documented people management experience and experience in building and leading interdisciplinary teams 
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong professional networks, including external partners in academia and the public and private sector
• Experience in creating, developing healthcare products in a commercial setting
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

We are looking for a team member with great interpersonal skills, coupled with drive and dedication. 

You have a solid understanding of drug discovery and development, and deep scientific knowledge and experience in cardiometabolic disease. Also, you have experience working with patient stratification, and solid experience developing evidence-based health solutions grounded in robust biological and clinical data.

About the Department
Imagine a future where people can be screened to determine if they are at risk of developing obesity and know exactly when – and how – to intervene to prevent it. Novo Nordisk aims to contribute to addressing the obesity pandemic. That is why we have established Transformational Prevention Unit (TPU)— making the first instance within Novo Nordisk of a prevention unit spanning both Commercial and R&D functions.

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.  

Contact
For further information, please contact Bridget Lilliehöök, VP and Deputy Head of the TPU at BLLQ@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
Please apply before 1st December.

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.