Novo Nordisk is at the forefront of expanding research in both core and emerging therapeutic areas. We are on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Scientist with expertise in protein design and mammalian expression to boost our discovery pipeline. 

If you thrive in an international scientific environment that values empowerment, employee well-being, and data-driven decision-making, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to improve lives through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. Apply today!

 

The position

As a Senior Scientist in Mammalian Expression Engineering, you will play a crucial role in advancing our early project portfolio. Our work is facilitated by multidisciplinary project teams, wherein you will offer your scientific expertise in designing proteins for successful mammalian expression.

 

Your responsibilities will include:
•    Expressing proteins for early proof-of-concept activities, many of which are challenging to express and require modifications and optimizations to be successful.
•    Designing and expressing the proteins necessary for developing therapeutic products. 
•    In project teams, collaborating with other scientists on designing, analyzing, evaluating and developing recombinant therapeutic proteins.
•    Designing and expressing potential recombinant therapeutic lead candidate proteins and generating cell lines for the subsequent production of selected lead candidates.
•    Facilitating the transfer of these lead candidates for further development within CMC.

 

Innovation and scientific development are key parts of your role. Working alongside talented colleagues, you will share ideas and inspiration, demonstrate good stakeholder management and cross-collaboration, and be flexible and adaptable in an often-changing research environment.

 

Qualifications

You hold a PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, mammalian cell biology, or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in protein design and expression, focusing on mammalian protein expression. Alternatively, you have a relevant Master’s degree combined with 6-10 years of research experience in the field as described above.

 

To thrive and succeed in the role, you have:
•    Solid experience with recombinant protein design and a thorough understanding of mammalian protein expression.
•    In-depth insight into mammalian cell cultivation.
•    Experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is beneficial.
•    Experience with working in high throughput with liquid handlers and automation, including programming, will be considered an advantage.
•    A strong drive to optimize and further develop ongoing processes.

 

As a person, you are driven by using your skills in protein design and expression to bring potential medicine to patients. You apply your creativity to find solutions to the scientific challenges you encounter, and you share knowledge and experience freely with other scientists, lab technicians, and researchers to further our common cause. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Being proactive and a dedicated team player are some of the key attributes we are seeking in potential candidates.

 

About the department

The Mammalian Expression Engineering department is part of the Expression Engineering Research area, which includes three departments focused on microbial and mammalian expression technologies. These departments handle recombinant protein engineering and expression, strain development, and cell line development. Our diverse capabilities enable us to tackle complex research challenges and develop innovative solutions in protein expression and engineering.

 

The Expression Engineering Research area is part of the Recombinant Drug Research area (RDR), where we collaborate across the full research value chain to discover and advance innovative recombinant protein and peptide therapeutic candidates. RDR fosters a vibrant scientific culture and seamlessly connects broad competencies across multidisciplinary teams, all motivated by revolutionizing the development of therapies for a wide range of serious chronic diseases.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are 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 Christina Andersen, Department Manager of Mammalian Expression Engineering at vcta@novonordisk.com

 

Deadline

March 16, 2025.

 

If you see yourself in the description above, please apply sooner rather than later, as we review applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application – just include a few sentences in your CV explaining why you are applying. Please also avoid the use of photos in your CV to ensure a fair and unbiased process.
 

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.