Head of Purification Research 2 (Denmark, Måløv)

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Måløv, Denmark

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Are you passionate about leading people and growing individuals as well as teams? Do you combine a people leadership experience with a protein science background, and do you believe in a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and innovation?
If yes, then you might be the one we are looking for to lead one of our newly established protein purification departments. Apply today and become part of Novo Nordisk's mission to improve lives through innovative pharmaceutical solutions.

The position
As Head of Purification Research 2, you will lead and develop a growing team of scientists and technicians working within purification of protein and peptide drug candidates and tool proteins in early-stage research. You will use your collaboration skills, leadership experience and solid scientific background to guide the team according to project priorities and engage with a range of cross-organizational stakeholders to obtain optimal impact on the early-stage project portfolio.

As a member of the Bioprocess Research leadership team, you will actively engage in ensuring cross-functional collaboration by finding new ways of working and providing input on technology strategy and operational improvements.

The main responsibilities can be summarized as follows:

• Ensure close day-to-day seamless collaboration with a sister department to deliver on shared responsibilities.
• Apply your leadership skills to ensure employees are engaged in their work and leverage opportunities for development.
• Ensure implementation of new technologies and continuously improve the purification workflows and processes, including digitalization and automation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of fit-for-purpose solutions to research projects.
• Execute on overall department and area strategies.
• Ensure the seamless transition of purification methods in alignment with CMC peers.
• Budget and resource planning for the department.

Qualifications
To thrive and succeed in the role, you should have:

• Documented leadership experience from leading and developing a team of scientists and technicians.
• A PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Protein chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in the development and execution of protein and peptide purifications.
• Knowledge of purification processes, strategies, analytics, and systems.
• Proactive and visible leadership style and the ability to set a clear direction in a complex environment.
• The ability to build a curiosity-driven innovation culture while driving business strategies with a focus on fit-for-purpose deliverables.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at different levels.

As a person, you:

• Are a team player who displays excellent collaboration and communication skills across all organizational levels, functions, and cultures.
• Are committed to creating winning teams with a focus on creating an environment of trust and continuous people development.
• Thrive working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About the department
Purification Research 2 is one of two purification departments in Bioprocess Research and consists of a growing team of highly engaged scientists and technicians. In Bioprocess Research, we are engaged in early research projects using state-of-the-art technology to deliver purified proteins and peptides from recombinant expressions for the development of lead molecules and selection for clinical development. In this context, the Purification Research departments are responsible for the purification of challenging tool proteins, platform-based automated purifications as well as highly customized purification of engineered variant molecules in milligram to gram scale quantities. In addition, the departments also support cell line development and are responsible for developing the initial purification process suited for transfer to our CMC colleagues for clinical development.

The Bioprocess Research area is part of the Recombinant Drug Research (RDR) area, where we collaborate across the full research value chain to discover and advance innovative recombinant protein and peptide therapeutic candidates. RDR maintains a vibrant scientific culture and seamlessly connects broad competencies across multidisciplinary teams that are motivated by revolutionising development of innovative therapies to treat a wide range of serious chronic diseases.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are 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 to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact Michael P. B. Sandrini, Sr. Director for Bioprocess Research, at +45 30790527.

Deadline
30 July 2024.

We welcome applications from candidates located anywhere in the world, but please keep in mind that this position is based in Denmark and relocation will be required for the successful candidate.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so 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 to 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.