Are you a science-driven individual with a passion for organic chemistry? Do you have experience in drug substance process development or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient manufacturing? 
 

If you're eager to be part of a dynamic area and impact the future directions for the development of manufacturing processes in a company with a growing focus on chemistry, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team of dedicated chemists and technicians in our Early-Stage Chemical Process Development teams as an Organic Synthesis Chemist. Apply today for a life-changing career!
 

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The position
We are looking to hire several candidates for this role which lies within our laboratory-based chemical development teams based in Bagsværd. We support projects from pre-clinical to clinical Phase II stages. We do so in dynamic work environment with multiple stakeholders including discovery teams, analysis teams, pilot facilities, and external partners.  

 

As an Organic Synthesis Chemist, your main objectives will be to:

Utilize your strong synthetic skills within classical small-molecule organic chemistry, peptide synthesis, and peptide-protein modification for the manufacture of APIs and chemical intermediates. Apply your teamwork abilities to effectively progress our projects from discovery through early development stages. Balance internal and external laboratory activities aiming to develop robust and scalable processes, suitable for manufacture of APIs and related compounds. Generate relevant technical documentation in development reports for use in later filings. You will be working in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with a diverse set of chemical modalities on the cutting edge of new laboratory technologies. You will become part of an international and dynamic team with an informal working environment, a strong culture of cross-functional collaboration and focus on well-being and flexibility in workplace and working hours. 

 

Qualifications
You hold a PhD (or equivalent) within synthetic organic chemistry. Furthermore, the main qualifications are as follows:

Professional experience with drug development and process chemistry from the pharmaceutical industry State-of-the-art knowledge about small molecule and/or peptide-protein chemistry Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across disciplines in drug development and with external partners You are a formidable team player, but also possess the capacity to drive complex development projects forward independently Fluency in written and spoken English Previous work with Contract Research Organisations or Contract Development Manufacturing Organisations will be considered an advantage

 
As a person you are proactive, results-oriented and take pride in delivering on time. You communicate your results effectively, share your knowledge openly, and motivate your colleagues with a positive, forthcoming attitude.
 

About the department
As part of the Novo Nordisk PSQIT organisation, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Development & Scaling makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture and distribute drug candidates for clinical trials and have a strong culture with a “can do” mind-set. 

In Chemical Development, we are responsible for developing the synthetic processes required to produce the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for Novo Nordisk's new and innovative product portfolio. Our work spans various stages of development, from early non-clinical projects to commercial manufacturing. The aim is to develop robust, technically feasible and economical processes with minimal environmental impact. This is among other things enabled by new technologies being pursued internally and via external collaborations. As we expand into more synthetic API production platforms, Chemical Development is becoming an increasingly significant growth area for Novo Nordisk.

The Chemical Development area currently consists of 80+ chemists and laboratory technicians, and we have access to state-of-the-art chemistry laboratory facilities in Bagsværd (DK) and offices in Boston (USA). Our facilities enable us to support various types of work, including isotope chemistry, scale-up productions, and standard process development.

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, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

 

Contact
For further information, please contact Team Leaders Per Vedsø at +45 3075 8113 or Sebastian Thordal Le Quement at +45 3075 1059.

 

Deadline
2 March 2025

 

Applications will be reviewed continuously, and we will begin conducting interviews already during the posting period, so please do not hesitate to apply. 
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.