Senior Principal Scientist, Molecular Innovation Discovery

Novo Nordisk A/S; Måløv; A distancia; DKK 847.000 - 1.245.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Novo Nordisk A/S in Måløv, Capital Region of Denmark, seeks a Senior Principal Scientist to build a new interdisciplinary team in Global Research. You will shape how emerging biology becomes molecular interventions for cardiometabolic disease and healthspan, co-create therapeutic concepts, and design molecules for testing in early discovery projects.

The role combines leadership with hands-on research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, mentoring colleagues, and clear communication across

Formación

• PhD in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, molecular pharmacology, peptide chemistry or related discipline.
• Typically complemented by at least eight years of post-PhD research experience or equivalent leadership.
• Experience in academia, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsabilidades

• Originate therapeutic concepts linking biology to molecular intervention.
• Develop strategies using peptides, small molecules, conjugates or other modalities.
• Guide iterative design using in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and DMPK data.
• Contribute hands-on to experimental research and pharmacological evaluation.
• Mentor colleagues and communicate strategies across disciplines.

Conocimientos

Molecular design

Scientific leadership

Biology collaboration

In vivo experience

English communication

Educación

PhD in medicinal chemistry

PhD in chemical biology

PhD in molecular pharmacology

PhD in peptide chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Novo Nordisk A/S in Måløv, Capital Region of Denmark, seeks a Senior Principal Scientist to build a new interdisciplinary team in Global Research. You will shape how emerging biology becomes molecular interventions for cardiometabolic disease and healthspan, co-create therapeutic concepts, and design molecules for testing in early discovery projects.

The role combines leadership with hands-on research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, mentoring colleagues, and clear communication across