Position
Do you want to take part in creating the therapies of the future? Do you want to support the development of a hES/iPS cell engineering platform within the Cell Therapy R&D unit at Novo Nordisk? If yes, then apply today and come support us in translating stem cell-derived cell therapies into the clinic!
The position
In this role you will have the possibility to make a
difference, making path to the cure. Your daily tasks will cover
coordination of all tasks in the Hypoimmune project towards
research and GMP manufacturing. You will help setting the overall
strategy for the project and set direction for the CMC Development
part of the project. You will be part of a dynamic team that
together translate proof of concept studies from our cell
engineering colleagues in research into robust high efficiency
manufacturing processes fit for our GMP production site in
Fremont, California. The protocols and processes overseen by you
in your role as Project Manager will play a crucial role in
supplying the Cell Therapy R&D unit pipeline with cutting-edge
next-generation cell therapies. These therapies include
genome-modified hypoimmunogenic allogeneic cell therapy products
designed for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, chronic heart
failure, and Parkinson’s disease, positioning us at the forefront
of innovation in these therapeutic areas.
You will be part of a unique, innovative and collaborative culture in Cell Therapy R&D, where you will work as part of a dedicated and supportive team, and with a high degree of autonomy and empowerment in your daily tasks.
This position requires flexibility to work across time zones with colleagues sitting in Denmark and California, US. The role has limited travel activity.
Qualifications
We are looking for a Project Manager with the ability to
rapidly get the overview of a complex project and who can go into
details whenever this is needed. You should have experience and
passion for mammalian 2D (stem) cell culture. It would be
advantageous if you also have cell electroporation,
flowcytometry-based cell sorting and single cell cloning experience.
We expect you to preferentially have the following competencies:
On a personal level, you are dedicated, flexible and with great project management skills. You are resilient and have a can-do attitude. In addition, you have the ability to work in a team-oriented and multidisciplinary as well as multicultural environment.
About the department
2D Process Development in CMC Development is a dynamic,
technology driven department working in close collaboration with
our neighboring Research department, our Fremont GMP Production
site, Raw Materials and regulatory experts among others. We are
part of Cell Therapy R&D, a Transformational Research Unit
(TRU) within Novo Nordisk. The TRU is unique in the sense that it
covers the full R&D value chain, which means we function as an
integrated unit, spanning from early research to GMP manufacturing
and clinical development in the same organization. Our department
is part of the CMC organization based in Måløv, Denmark and we are
experts in translating research protocols into manufacturable gene
editing-based stem cell products.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a
100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic
diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are
growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions
around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives
daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable
companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the
joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000
employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the
unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and
we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at
Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than
ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go
further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
For further information, please contact Anne Mette Nøhr,
Director 2D Process Development, at AMNQ@novonordisk.com.
Deadline
3 November 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 to 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.