Head of Expression Engineering, Bioanalysis & ADME

Novo Nordisk A/S; Måløv; Remote; DKK 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Måløv, Denmark, seeks a Sr. Director, Expression Engineering, Bioanalysis & ADME to lead two centres of excellence and shape strategy for molecular expression, PK and ADME.

You will manage a broad team and partner with RCE, CMC, GMS, CROs and academia to keep projects moving with speed and quality. You will recruit, mentor and empower department managers and teams, build a collaborative culture, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing AI-enabled discovery across the

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech research, including drug discovery and preclinical development.
• Proven experience leading leaders and managing cross-functional, high-performing research teams and strategic tasks.
• Experience applying AI and machine learning to optimise discovery and development.

Responsibilities

• Set and implement the strategic and operational direction for EEBA so new lead drug candidates enter FHD with competitive, de-risked molecular expression, PK and ADME profiles.
• Oversee core deliverables in molecular microbial expression, bioanalysis, PK and ADME for the protein and peptide research portfolio and cross-area strategic projects.
• Own operational efficiency and capacity management, prioritising the FHD critical path activities and aligning mitigations with key stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Research, CMC/GMS and external partners, acting as a key liaison to keep projects progressing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards and support the digital strategy through robust data management and AI applications.
• Drive the team to set benchmark for world-class expertise and operational excellence, building and sustaining the capabilities needed to deliver on portfolio ambitions and strategic priorities.
• Inspire and empower department managers and teams through visionary leadership and meaningful mentorship, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for people to grow, thrive and succeed together.
• Build a high-capability, high-performance, challenge-safe and collaborative culture through role-modelling, talent development, succession planning and continuous efficiency improvements.
• Identify and sponsor cross-organisational initiatives that improve business outcomes, collaboration and research impact.

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Måløv, Denmark, seeks a Sr. Director, Expression Engineering, Bioanalysis & ADME to lead two centres of excellence and shape strategy for molecular expression, PK and ADME.

You will manage a broad team and partner with RCE, CMC, GMS, CROs and academia to keep projects moving with speed and quality. You will recruit, mentor and empower department managers and teams, build a collaborative culture, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing AI-enabled discovery across the