Analytical Scientist for outsourced materials

Do you enjoy analytical tasks within chemistry and would like to work in direct contact with external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) supporting analysis of raw materials?

Apply today for a life-changing career as an Analytical Scientist in Analytical Development! You can look forward to an exciting job in an environment where we seek to be the best in class in everything we do.

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The Position 
As Analytical Scientist for outsourced materials you will support the implementation of analytical methods to our (CMO) for the analysis of raw materials in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will primarily work as a remote support function to the external QC laboratories, with various analytical tasks within method life cycle management.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing scientific and/or procedural support to CMO laboratories and/or other stakeholders
• Supporting various projects as with different analytical tasks related to method validation and analytical tasks
• Assisting technical transfer and implementing analytical methods to/from collaboration partners 
• Authoring and editing SOPs, reviewing protocols and reports, tech transfer plans and other documentation (No laboratory work expected)
• Scoping and defining new initiatives with support from the analytical coordinators in the team

You will also be involved in the diverse QC assignments we deliver to other parts of Novo Nordisk. This will give you a variety of challenges, and therefore strong collaboration with your colleagues will be essential. You will be part of a team where ideas, problems and solutions are discussed in an open and positive atmosphere.

You will work primary from Hillerød, and some international traveling will be expected.

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:

• A Master´s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or another relevant field within the natural science coupled with a solid practical knowledge within analytical method validation
• Strong practical and theoretical background within QC analytical methods will be required, e.g., HPLC, GC, KF for raw materials, starting materials and/or intermediates
• Experience with GMP, ICH guidelines, EP/USP and regulatory requirements 
• Worked in a GMP environment as for example a QC laboratory or support department having a broad understanding of analytical chemistry
• Experience as a project manager within a regulated industry, preferably from pharma
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

It will be an advantage if you have experience in working with CMOs, including method validation, verification, and transfer as well as qualification of equipment in a GMP regulated environment at CMOs.

On a personal level, you are a team-player with a high level of interpersonal sensitivity. You are structured, proactive, enthusiastic, and comfortable in taking the initiative and lead. You thrive in a multicultural and ever-changing environment with a high level of complexity.

You are naturally good at communicating with all types of stakeholders both verbally and in writing. You are motived by the opportunity of getting a large network in and across our area. We expect that you can set the direction and drive performance, ensuring quality and speed while being pragmatic. Balancing conflicting inputs by respecting and including others’ opinions viewpoints is essential. 

About the Department 
You will join our analytical support CMO Team in Material Manufacturing Development – Department for Analytical Development in Product Supply Sourcing Operations. We consist of 50 employees, located in Hillerød. We are responsible for development and implementation of complex materials at all Novo Nordisk sites.

We cooperate with a variety of functions, including external CMO’s and internal Warehouses, Quality Control and Strategy and business development as well as Novo Nordisk sites all over the world.

Working at 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, you can contact Associate Manager Christina Johansen +45 30776056.

Deadline
May 26.th, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

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.