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Department Head Biophysics and Injectable Formulation

jobbeskrivelse:

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead people in a scientific environment? Are you passionate about people management and about spearheading implementation of new technology and automated workflows for biophysical and formulation screening? Then you are the candidate we are looking for to lead our Biophysics and Injectable Formulation department.

 

About the department

Biophysics and Formulation is a central part of Global Research Technologies located in Måløv, Copenhagen area, Denmark. The VP area consists of 4 departments and is responsible for biophysical screening and early formulation development of peptide and protein compounds across the entire Novo Nordisk research portfolio. We aspire to do innovation by applying cutting edge biophysical technologies and formulation expertise and we are currently transforming the way we work by implementing automated workflows and using advanced data science. The Biophysics and Injectable Formulation department consists of a highly dedicated team of 8 scientists and 7 technicians.

 

The position

The specific responsibility of the department is to be the leading experts within formulation and biophysical screening of peptides and proteins. Your responsibilities include scoping of the scientific work required to advance our projects in alignment with stakeholders in the R&D organisation, and to drive innovation and generation of new project ideas in the department. Moreover, you will be identifying and spearheading automation and data science initiatives in close collaboration with managers for application and data scientists.

You will be responsible for managing and developing a department of highly dedicated research scientists and technicians. It is your job to set the strategic direction and business targets of the department, to develop people, and to ensure an inspiring and motivating working environment.

You will be part of a dedicated management team where you will have the opportunity to influence the direction for the Biophysics and Formulation area. Along with the management team, you will set the strategic course, and create ambitious goals in alignment with the overall R&D strategy

 

Qualifications

You hold a Ph.D in natural sciences or life sciences and have at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or academia. A proven track record in protein characterisation and/or injectable protein formulation development as demonstrated by publications/patents and an international network within the field is a must. The ideal candidate has additional experience with automatization of workflows and computer systems e.g. programming or database skills.

You have at least 2 years of people management experience and demonstrated strong leadership qualities. You display excellent collaboration and communication skills and evident commitment to create winning teams with focus on continuous people development. You have a proactive and visible leadership style and the ability to set clear direction in a complex environment. You display a high level of personal engagement, drive, independence and integrity.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we combine world-class scientific, pharmaceutical, and clinical expertise with the highest ethical standards to continue to improve the quality of life of millions of patients across the world. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global work place, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development

 

Contact

For further information, please contact Vice President Susanne Hostrup at +45 3075 6305.

 

Deadline

21 November 2018

 

Millions rely on us
To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronical diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.

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