Head of Microbial Expression Delivery

Cari; København; On-site; DKK 847,000 - 1,245,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo is establishing Microbial Expression Delivery in Måløv, Denmark, to deliver timely proteins and peptides across the portfolio. You will lead a team of 12 scientists and technicians, setting direction and ensuring fast, reliable handovers and project progress.

You will own central technology platforms (LC-MS, high-throughput workflows) and drive end-to-end feasibility testing to accelerate research programs. A collaborative, inclusive leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or biochemistry.
• People leadership experience and cross-functional collaboration.
• Solid experience with microbial expression of proteins/peptides and LC-MS workflows.
• Experience in a project-driven or matrixed organisation with clear priorities.
• Collaborative, pragmatic leadership that fosters growth.

Responsibilities

• Establish Microbial Expression Delivery as a new department centralising automated expression technologies and end-to-end protein deliveries.
• Oversee centralised technology platforms including LC-MS, automated workflows, and testing with clear accountability.
• Translate portfolio priorities into clear direction for your team balancing capacity, dependencies and stakeholder needs.
• Strengthen handovers and speed up deliverables with other CEE departments and internal partners.
• Remove organisational barriers across Therapeutic Discovery and align priorities for faster decisions.
• Lead by example with scientific excellence and open communication in a respectful culture.

Skills

People leadership

Microbial expression

Priorities & dependencies

Collaborative leadership

Matrixed organisation experience

Education

Advanced degree in molecular biology/biotechnology/biochemistry

PhD in a relevant scientific field

Tools

LC-MS

High-throughput workflows

Expression feasibility testing

Job description

Novo is establishing Microbial Expression Delivery in Måløv, Denmark, to deliver timely proteins and peptides across the portfolio. You will lead a team of 12 scientists and technicians, setting direction and ensuring fast, reliable handovers and project progress.

You will own central technology platforms (LC-MS, high-throughput workflows) and drive end-to-end feasibility testing to accelerate research programs. A collaborative, inclusive leadership style is essential.