Advanced Development Scientist, Virus Safety

Cari; København; Hybrid; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Gentofte seeks an Advanced Development Scientist to lead virus safety strategies within the CMC Virus Safety team. You will plan, execute and analyze downscaled purification experiments to develop robust virus clearance for Drug Substance projects, while advising stakeholders across functions.

The role blends hands-on work with scientific advisory and project coordination, offering opportunities to deepen expertise and drive progress in virus safety across development programs.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in chemical engineering, biochemistry or related field.
• Experience with downstream purification steps (chromatography, filtration).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct virus clearance evaluation studies via downscaled processes.
• Report experimental work and provide data to purification development.
• Coordinate virus safety activities for mammalian-expressed products.
• Collaborate with technicians and contribute to scientific writing.

Skills

Downstream purification

Chromatography

Filtration

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

M.Sc. in chemical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ÄKTA system

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Gentofte seeks an Advanced Development Scientist to lead virus safety strategies within the CMC Virus Safety team. You will plan, execute and analyze downscaled purification experiments to develop robust virus clearance for Drug Substance projects, while advising stakeholders across functions.

The role blends hands-on work with scientific advisory and project coordination, offering opportunities to deepen expertise and drive progress in virus safety across development programs.