Principal Scientist for exploratory research

Location:

Måløv – Copenhagen, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Education & Training, Engineering

Job ID:

131218469

Posted On: 

11 October 2024

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Protein/Peptide Scientist? Have you got a flair for AI Data Generation? This is an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of biologics discovery, leveraging advanced AI techniques to revolutionize the field. If you are scientifically curious, eager to learn and master new skills, and ready to take on hands-on challenges, we want to hear from you.

The position
As a Principal Scientist at Novo Nordisk, you will:

-Lead and conduct research in AI data generation for biologics discovery.
-Evaluate new technologies and recommend the acquisition and application of new protein and peptide engineering or manufacturing technologies.
-Stay current with the latest advancements in molecular biology, NGS, protein expression and purification, solid-phase peptide synthesis, and biologics assay development.
-Contribute to the design and implementation of protein and peptide product development processes across diverse scientific disciplines in the early research labs.
-Analyze technical data from experiments and test runs to draw conclusions, and document and communicate results with confidence.
 

No relocation package can be offered for this opportunity.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in this position we would expect you to have:

-A wet lab PhD in molecular biology, chemistry, biomedical research or similar and +7 years of experience, preferably in pharma or biotech.
-Extensive hands-on experience in recombinant protein production or peptide synthesis.
-Experience in biologics assay development.
 

As a person, you are curious and driven by the basic tenet of science – to take on something that people think cannot be done and to go way beyond where we are today. You thrive in a changing and dynamic work environment and have a can-do attitude. You are a good team player, who consistently engages in constructive collaborations and values collaboration and knowledge sharing. Your passion for science and ability to impact and progress projects inspires those around you.

About the department
You’ll be joining our Digital Science & Innovation team, which supports the digital journey across all our therapy areas in Research & Early Development (R&ED). We work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with all areas across R&ED to leverage scientific knowledge, partner with our IT organization to ensure access to the most advanced technology platforms and tools and engage in drug development projects across the value chain. We’re focused on developing and retaining top talent. In the department of Automation and Process Optimisation we enable our skilled scientists to acquire data for training of advanced machine learning algorithms with cutting-edge automation solutions.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact 
For further information Søren Bertelsen, Director Process Optimisation, at # October 2024. 

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

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