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Novo Nordisk

Associate Scientist - Drying Team

Bagsværd

August 21, 2024

Associate Scientist - Drying Team

Category: Research

Location:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Are you a skilled academic with experience of drying processes? Do you have a profound interest in data-driven development of novel and challenging pharmaceutical products? Then you could be our new Associate Scientist in CMC API Development joining our drying activities in the Downstream Development department.

The position

In your job you will work in a development laboratory setting on pharmaceutical drying technologies focusing on API particle engineering and improved API bioavailability profiles. Furthermore, the role involves important contribution to the development of robust and scalable drying processes focusing on securing capacity demands from early-stage development projects through the final phases of process refinement to commercial scale manufacturing.

Your main tasks will be:

Perform spray-drying experiments in laboratory and pilot scale of APIs

Operate freeze drying experiments

Study and screen API solubility and stability

Conduct solid-state powder characterization and analysis of APIs

API purity analysis by UPLC

Planning, data management and documentation by using Excel and electrical laboratory notebook (ELN)

Develop and maintain equipment in the laboratories

Qualifications

To qualify you for the position, we imagine that you have:

You hold a BSc. or MSc in engineering/pharmaceutical/food science/ chemistry or equivalent

0-2 years of experience from spray drying and/or freeze drying of advance fine-chemical products (enzymes, microbes, proteins, peptides, small molecules)

Skilled at planning and documenting your work

Conversant in English and preferably know Danish (not a pre-requisite)

Experience from characterization of powders and a data science mind-set is an advantage

Profound interest in hands-on experimental laboratory development work

The position requires the ability to define and perform tasks independently with a dedicated commitment to deliver high quality data and documentation. At the same time, you are required to have a positive mind-set and thrive in a dynamic research environment where daily collaboration with various stakeholders is essential. You are a team player who actively participates in solving team tasks.

As an organization we provide you a broad range of exciting work challenges and the opportunity to become part of a workplace with an informal working environment and an active culture of cross-functional collaboration. You will have a unique possibility for professional and scientific development, and the chance to integrate into a dynamic team of highly qualified and enthusiastic colleagues both in the industrial environment and academic setting.

About the Department

As part of 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” mind-set. As part of Novo Nordisk CMC API Development in Bagsværd, the Downstream Development department is focusing on the development of purification and drying processes for both early and late phase projects for semi-recombinant and fully synthetic APIs. And we do so in close collaboration with our internal research, pilot facilities and manufacturing units, and external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). Here, you will have the opportunity to work in an open and dynamic working environment, where professionalism is highly valued. The department consists of 90+ employees divided into in total 8 teams.

Working in Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re 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, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further information, please contact hiring manager Markus Jondelius Hederos at +45 30751010.

Deadline

1st September 2024.

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.

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