Data Scientist - CA Remote

Novo Nordisk, a global health care company, is committed to discovering and developing innovative medicines to help people living with diabetes lead longer, healthier lives. To support this, Novo Nordisk is conducting research on stem cell therapy. Stem cell research raises hopes for improved treatment of Type 1 Diabetes and for future treatments with cell transplantation therapy. This treatment could be offered to people with many different serious chronic diseases caused by the degeneration of specific cells, such as Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is manifested by the selective destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the body, which leads to a life-long dependence on insulin injections to control blood sugar levels. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Cell therapy may offer a better treatment by replacing the lost cells with new insulin-producing cells derived from stem cells, thus avoiding daily multiple insulin injections as well as numerous blood glucose tests. This treatment may also offer better blood glucose control, which is crucial to avoid late-stage complications such as blindness and kidney failure. In this project Novo Nordisk will generate new stem cell lines to be used in future cell therapies to treat Type 1 Diabetes, Parkinson's and chronical heart failure. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Scientist I will provide major contributions to the advancement of stem cell-based therapies to the clinic, with an emphasis on pluripotent stem cell line development and technology transfer of cell banking processes for GMP Manufacturing.

Relationships

The Scientist I will work at the Cell Therapy R&D facility located in Fremont, CA. Reports to a member of the Cell Therapy R&D Stem Cell CMC Manufacturing management team. Internal stakeholders include employees in MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Analytical Development, and Quality Control at Novo Nordisk Fremont, as well as employees in Research and CMC in Novo Nordisk Headquarters in Denmark. Individual will interact with external collaborators both academia & industry based.

Essential Functions

• Major contributor to development projects through hands-on independent work of highly complex tasks involving multiple experimental activities and groups. Handles most situations independently, receives minimal guidance, but will seek advice and guidance on more complex issues. Can organize and manage complex projects and timelines.
• Responsible for technical transfer of processes into GMP manufacturing. Trains manufacturing team and creates / owns document package including all relevant transfer documents.
• Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and skills to support the development, optimization, and management of protocols of high complexity to advance efforts with limited supervisor input. Demonstrates deep understanding of subject matter (regarding specific technology & its use; specific biology; etc.) and may occasionally demonstrate subject matter expertise.
• Analyzes complex data with high degree of sophistication, connecting disparate datasets to reach conclusions and set direction on experiments. Contributes strong scientific acumen to enable projects and work towards a GMP manufacturing-friendly process. Authors internal reports with limited guidance from supervisor.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates across global sites and supports project strategy by providing input to cross-functional project teams. Expected to represent the organization at external conferences and global meetings. Proposes, participates in, and may lead external collaborations. Can engage scientifically in an academic setting.
• Maintains a strong understanding of theoretical knowledge and a connection to the external scientific community through continuous evaluation of relevant literature.
• May lead cross-functional experimental teams to achieve project goals and may provide training, mentorship, or indirect supervision to less experienced team members.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to evaluate parameters critical to the process, ensure accuracy and reproducibility, and make recommendations around process specifications.
• Influences the pipeline by recommending, presenting, and championing new methodologies. Applies subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues.
• Demonstrated ability to identify better practice and create improvements in methods, techniques, approaches etc. and to propose solutions for long-term benefit of department, site, or company.
• Works with Department Heads, Scientists, and Project Leads to ensure better practice sharing and implementation within the team.
• Achieves business goals, shares learnings, knowledge, skills, and promotes cross-functional teamwork.
• Develops superior cross-cultural understanding to effectively interact with relevant stakeholders in the global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years' relevant experience required, or a Master's degree with 4+ years' relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree with limited to no experience
• Experience in drug substance and drug product development
• Relevant required experience includes:
• Track record of organizing and performing experiments of moderate complexity and performing at a high level of independence.
• Experience with aseptic technique and pluripotent stem cell culture required.
• Demonstrates project management knowledge, as well as strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of GMP documentation.
• Strongly preferred experience includes:
• Experience in cell-based therapy technology transfer and GMP manufacturing.
• Computer proficiency and the ability and desire to learn new software programs.

Compensation and Benefits

The base compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $145,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto / home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

Application Process

The job posting is anticipated to close on March 30, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

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