Pilot Scientist

Are you passionate about working with synthetic peptides? Do you want to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines? 
If this sounds like you, read on and apply today for a life-changing career. We are looking for a dedicated Pilot Scientist to join our team in the Chemistry Pilot Plant at Novo Nordisk.
Get introduced to CMC API Pilots and meet our employees by visiting our career site.
 

The position
As a Pilot Scientist at Novo Nordisk, you will:

• Drive the preparation, execution, and closure of API manufacturing campaigns from initial contact with Development Departments/CMOs to QA release.
• Act as a sparring partner with chemists in the development department to ensure a robust process is developed and instruct pilot technicians to produce safely.
• Guide and share knowledge with colleagues and process technicians regarding GMP and campaign activities.
• Continuously improve and optimise our processes and the way we work.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A master’s degree in chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of purification, spray drying and GMP is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Relevant experience from a production or pilot production will also be an advantage.
• Fluency in both English and Danish. 

On a personal level, you are a team player with a great sense of humour. You are well structured, have good planning skills and are prepared to learn how a pilot plant is operated. We expect you to have excellent collaboration skills since the job involves collaboration across different areas with people from different backgrounds.
 

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” mindset.
 

In the Chemistry Pilot Plant, we are responsible for the production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) for clinical studies, including chemical synthesis, chromatographic purification, and spray drying. The department is part of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control API Pilots (CMC API Pilots). We handle the production of API for all development projects within Novo Nordisk, encompassing fermentation, cultivation, chemical synthesis, and purification. Our environment is fast-paced and dynamic, fostering collaboration and innovation.
 

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 Associate Manager Merete H. Hermann at +45-3448 7391.
 

Deadline
12 February 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, 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 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.