Senior Cell Bank Scientist: GMP & Digital Lab Leadership

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune, Hillerød; Remote; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bagsværd, Denmark, seeks a Senior Cell Bank Scientist to join the CMC Drug Development team. You will combine microbial science with GMP manufacturing and project leadership to support development of future medicines.

Collaboration across QA, QC, project teams and external partners will be a daily part of the job. Your main duties include planning and supporting GMP manufacture of Master and Working Cell Banks, owning cell bank projects from initial clone through release, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry or related field.
• Solid pharma background with strong GMP understanding.
• Hands-on microbial cultivation skills and knowledge of molecular, cellular biology and analytical science.
• Ability to navigate a complex organisation and work across functions.
• Quality mindset with analytical, pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Interest in digitalisation; experience with AI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support GMP manufacture of Master Cell Banks (MCBs) and Working Cell Banks (WCBs).
• Own cell bank projects from initial clone through production, characterisation, release and lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain specifications and GMP documentation.
• Coordinate across QA, QC, project teams and other stakeholders; drive issue resolution and deviations.
• Support regulatory activities, audits, and responses to Health Authority questions.
• Drive continuous improvements to cell bank processes and digitisation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Microbial cultivation

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Analytical science

Cross-functional collaboration

AI interest

Education

Master's degree in biotechnology/microbiology/biochemistry

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Bagsværd, Denmark, seeks a Senior Cell Bank Scientist to join the CMC Drug Development team. You will combine microbial science with GMP manufacturing and project leadership to support development of future medicines.

Collaboration across QA, QC, project teams and external partners will be a daily part of the job. Your main duties include planning and supporting GMP manufacture of Master and Working Cell Banks, owning cell bank projects from initial clone through release, and