Director, Expression Engineering & ADME Leadership

Novo Nordisk; Måløv; On-site; DKK 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Director to lead Expression Engineering, Bioanalysis & ADME in Denmark. You will steer two Centres of Excellence, shaping strategy and delivering fast, reliable early drug candidates with strong scientific confidence.

You will oversee Molecular Expression, PK and ADME science, collaborating with RCE, CMC, GMS, CROs and academic partners to de-risk portfolios and accelerate first human dose timelines.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical and/or biotech research, including drug discovery and preclinical development.
• Proven experience leading leaders and managing cross-functional, high-performing research teams and strategic tasks.
• A track record of creating research and business results with impact at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of early drug research, complemented by broader knowledge of the drug development value chain, including clinical development, CMC and manufacturing methods
• Strong collaborative leadership, enterprise and pragmatic mindset and the ability to build partnerships across disciplines and with external partners.
• Decisiveness in complex, uncertain research settings, with clear communication to executives, teams and external partners.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to developing research talent and future leaders.
• Experience applying AI and machine learning to optimise discovery and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead two centres of excellence and set direction for EEBA.
• Provide senior leadership for the Centre for Expression Engineering and the Centre for Bioanalysis & ADME.
• Partner with RCE, Therapeutic Discovery, CMC, GMS, CROs and collaborators to advance projects.
• Manage a team of Department Managers and Scientific Directors totaling ~80 staff.
• Ensure regulatory and ethical compliance and support digital strategy with robust data management and AI.
• Drive world-class expertise and operational excellence to meet portfolio ambitions.
• Mentor and develop leaders, nurture talent, and create growth opportunities.
• Sponsor cross-organisational initiatives to improve outcomes and collaboration.
• Represent area in steering committees and sponsor strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Drug discovery understanding

AI/ML in discovery

Education

PhD in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Director to lead Expression Engineering, Bioanalysis & ADME in Denmark. You will steer two Centres of Excellence, shaping strategy and delivering fast, reliable early drug candidates with strong scientific confidence.

You will oversee Molecular Expression, PK and ADME science, collaborating with RCE, CMC, GMS, CROs and academic partners to de-risk portfolios and accelerate first human dose timelines.