Job Description

Open rank Scientist_BT

Shape the future of cardiometabolic therapies by bringing your biophysics expertise to a team where scientific rigor meets groundbreaking discovery.

Your new role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Field expert of protein and peptide engineering, production and QC with in-depth knowledge and experience.
• Be responsible for generating protein and peptide compounds to enable NNRCC target discovery in cardiometabolic diseases and project progression up to G0 milestone.
• Collaborate with and supervise Tech Scientist/Research Associate to advance relevant technology platforms and deliver project milestones.
• Act as technology coordinator/ project manager in a global matrix organization
• Drive technology innovation in protein/peptide chemistry
• Build strong scientific network within protein/peptide chemistry with internal and external stakeholders.

Your skills & qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or closely related scientific disciplines
• 6+ years of experience on display technologies and related skills, including phage display, mammalian cell display, molecular design, protein expression, engineering and QC, etc.
• Industrial experience of therapeutic protein and peptide discovery and development is required.
• AI assisted molecule design experience is a strong plus.
• Outstanding track record of creativity, independence, and scientific accomplishments in the field of protein/peptide drug development.
• Experience in small molecule chemistry and design principle is an advantage
• Automation experience is a strong plus
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a global setting is required
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team in a global setting

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. Here in R&D, your expertise will touch the lives of millions of patients through the therapies you help develop. You'll work with insightful colleagues at the forefront of science, where breakthrough discoveries don't happen overnight – they take dedication, perseverance, and the kind of deep scientific expertise you bring. This is where your impact will be felt throughout our organization and recognized across the globe.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.