Category:
Research

Do you want to be a key player in Drug discovery research? Formulation & Delivery department in Måløv, Denmark, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague who shares our ambition to develop the new pharmaceuticals which will help us improve the quality of life for patients around the world.

The position

As an Associate Scientist in Formulation & Delivery your main objective will be to decide and secure formulations and analyses for in vivo and in vitro studies of primarily peptides and proteins, but also other molecular formats. You will be part of interdisciplinary project teams comprising diverse competencies spanning across multiple natural sciences and engineering disciplines in our R&D organization.

Your main task will be to design and conduct experiments to support research and drug development based on your knowledge of molecular characteristics, formulation and biophysics in combination with an understanding of in vivo studies and animal welfare. This job will offer you a high level of independency and flexibility within the research project framework and you will work closely together with other departments in Denmark or our research sites outside Denmark.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you:

  • Hold a relevant MSc degree in Life Sciences (pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or other relevant discipline)
  • Have knowledge of pharmaceutical liquid formulation and characterisation
  • Understand automation and digitalisation (as a plus)
  • Have a track record of research formulation and delivery as well as experience of biophysical technologies including chromatography (as a plus)

As a person, you are ambitious, proactive, and curious team-player. You value knowledge sharing with other scientists, as well as with our experienced laboratory technicians.

About the department

Formulation & Delivery is dedicated to the delivery of formulations of all molecular modalities for preclinical studies within all therapeutic areas in Global Research. We utilise the most advanced biophysical and pharmaceutical technologies to achieve quality in what we deliver. We work closely together with scientists in pharmacology and technology inside Novo Nordisk as well as with both industry and academic partners outside Novo Nordisk.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, 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.

Contact

For further information, please contact Director Hanne Benedicte Andersen at hbrm@novonordisk.com or phone +4530793715.

Deadline

5 May 2024. Note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will be closed when we find the right candidate.

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.