Interested in a career that matters?
Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
Join us as our new Toxicologist (Scientist).
As a Senior/Principal Scientist in the Toxicology department, your background may stem from different areas within the life sciences. What matters most is your deep toxicological expertise, your interest in biological solutions, and your ability to apply your knowledge to help ensure the safety of our products.
The Toxicology department is part of Global Product Safety, comprising approximately 50 colleagues across four departments. Together, we have global responsibility for the safety of Novonesis products across a wide range of industries, including food, plant protection, household care, and many others. We collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers around the world and contribute to all parts of Novonesis’ diverse product portfolio. We are also committed to advancing animal welfare through initiatives such as 3R, NAMs, and NGRA.
You will join a supportive team of eight scientists and one laboratory technician. We believe that thriving is key to unlocking potential, and we will help you develop in the role while providing opportunities to broaden and deepen your toxicological expertise across a wide range of biosolutions.
As a Senior/Principal Scientist in Toxicology, you will play a key role in ensuring the human health and environmental safety of Novonesis products. You will provide scientific expertise to product development projects, support global regulatory registrations, conduct safety assessments, and contribute to strategic safety initiatives across our portfolio.
Experience working with global regulatory frameworks for plant protection products would be an advantage. Knowledge of REACH substance registration requirements, including experience with ECHA processes and IUCLID, is also highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an interest in alternative testing strategies such as NAMs and NGRA and who are motivated by advancing innovative approaches to safety assessment. Experience in mentoring colleagues, sharing expertise, and contributing to the development of scientific capabilities within a team and across the organization is considered a strong asset.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to biology-based solutions that help address some of humanity’s biggest challenges while working across a broad and diverse portfolio of biosolutions spanning multiple industries. In this role, you will collaborate with highly skilled scientists and specialists in a truly global environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies, products, and application areas. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development through continuous learning opportunities and meaningful career growth. At the same time, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative culture where well-being, knowledge sharing, and innovation are highly valued and encouraged.
This role is based in Bagsværd, Denmark, and offers a hybrid working model with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. You will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across functions, regions, and geographies, providing exposure to a diverse international network and a truly global working environment.
Application deadline: 1 November 2026.
Contact Information: For more information, please contact Mia Trolle at mtbr@novonesis.com.
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology are key to tackling the challenges our world faces.
Enzymes, functional proteins and microorganisms are our planet's tiniest, yet mightiest agents of change. When we leverage their power with science, we create biosolutions that transform the way we all produce, consume and live.
Today, we are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our solutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning. The potential is almost endless.
The time for biosolutions is now. And by working closely with our partners and customers, we will continue to challenge conventional thinking and transform business with biology. Together, we will create the change our world needs.
Let’s better our world with biology.
