Scientist - Mammalian Cell Cultivation

The position

We are looking for a new Scientist to join our CMC Cultivation Pilot Plant team. We work with mammalian CHO cell cultures with a final volume between -L in a single use facility. In this role, you will work at the interface between new process development and production scale-up to optimize the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) for clinical and development trials. Your responsibilities will include: Plan and coordinate production campaigns in a fast-paced environment Manage raw materials and plant utilities Manage cultivation operations in a single-use facility together with skilled process technicians Coordinate with various stakeholders to gather and share vital information and support Document and report results on every production campaign Ensure timely execution of production campaigns Qualifica tions To succeed in this role, you should have: A Master’s degree in biochemistry, biochemical engineering, fermentation-based manufacturing, or chemistry Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Previous experience working in a production environment is preferred but not required Knowledge about electronic systems is preferred; we work with PAS-X, SAP, Delta-V, LIMS, among others As a person you are a team player who can collaborate to find solutions to production challenges and an excellent communicator with the ability toreach out to various stakeholders for support. You are comfortable with structuring and planning work with a sound quality mindset. About the department As part of Novo Nordisk’s Product Supply organization, CMC Development (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control) makes a real difference for patients with chronic diseases across the world. We develop, manufacture, and distribute drug candidates for non-clinical and clinical trials which is a complicated journey that requires about 10 years of dedicated work in CMC Development. CMC API Pilot is divided into five departments, three facilities, and two locations. The Cultivation Pilot Plants department includes pilot scale facilities for cultivation and recovery of proteins at around L scale. Our pharmaceutical production processes utilise mammalian cells, yeast, and E. coli. Our purified proteins are utilised in clinical trials and developmental trials. The department consists of around 80 employees divided into 4 teams: 1 X Cultivation, 2 X Recovery teams & 1 X Support team. There is close collaboration with the API Development teams as well as across the API Pilot facilities. 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.