• Job Description

  Req#: 299259

  Do you have what it takes to break new land and develop next generation of injectable biopharmaceutical products? Are you eager to act in a team linking research and production during clinical development of formulations and production processes for new injectable products? If yes, then apply now!

  The Position

  As our new Drug Product Development Scientist, you will have the responsibility for product and/or process development to secure optimal pharmaceutical characteristics, stability and scalability. The open positions are in the late phase development where the primary focus is development and manufacture of Drug Product for phase 3 clinical trials to market. The variety of tasks covers all related aspects of product development and related fields. With your achieved knowledge, you will therefore become a key person to secure continuous progress with our stakeholders.

  Your responsibilities will include:

  • Working in close collaboration with a project team, and be responsible for designing, interpreting, and reporting studies on drug products
  • Problem solving of complex drug product related challenges
  • Writing documentation for internal and external use including clinical trial applications and patent applications
  • Interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, e.g., Production facilities, Device, Primary Pack, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Analytical Development

  On top, you will contribute to the on-going optimisation of processes and systems with LEAN mindset as the guiding principle.

  Qualifications

  To succeed in this role, you have as a minimum:

  • A master’s degree or PhD within Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biophysics, Engineering of related field of study
  • Ability to promote collaboration with other parts of the organisation as the position requires close interaction with a variety of stakeholders
  • Possess strong communication skills both verbally and written in English

  Preferably you have:

  • Experience in either formulation development, aseptic manufacturing process development, pharmaceutical production, or other relevant area within pharmaceutical drug products
  • Experience with documentation including regulatory and quality aspects of pharmaceutical drug products

  We are looking for someone who can show drive and have a positive can-do mind-set. You enjoy working as a team with highly motivated people dedicated to developing the next generation of pharmaceuticals. At the same time, you should work systematically and can adhere to high documentation and quality standards.

  About the Department

  Injectable Formulation Development is part of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development. We are responsible for developing drug product formulations and production processes for injectables of new biopharmaceutical products. In our daily work we link research to pilot production and drive the entire variety of injectable projects from early stage (phase 1-2) to late-stage development (phase 3 -Market). The development projects in the department include e.g. GLP-1’s, small peptides, insulins, monoclonal antibodies, and RNAi.

  Working at Novo Nordisk

  Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in 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 55,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

  Contact

  For further information, please contact Associate Manager Jens Toft Hummelshøj at +45 3077 5768 or Associate Manager Christina Haack at +45 3079 1737

  Deadline

  Apply before March, 3 2024.

  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.

• About the company

  Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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