Senior Scientist for CMC Oral Drug Product Development

Novo Nordisk; Måløv; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Senior Scientist in CMC Drug Product Development, based in Måløv, to drive oral drug product process development and take scientific ownership across multiple projects. You will shape study design, interpretation and reporting to ensure optimal pharmaceutical characteristics and product stability.

You will be part of an international team, collaborating with Research & Development and Global Manufacturing, and contribute to late-stage development and process validation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or another relevant natural science discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in CMC, R&D, or drug product development across phases I–III.
• Experience with powder technology, tablet formulation, tablet manufacturing, and/or finished drug products.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Set the scientific direction for designing, interpreting and reporting development studies.
• Develop and transfer processes suitable for GMP production for clinical studies (phase I–III).
• Combine process and drug product understanding to guide next steps in drug product projects.
• Own end‑to‑end process by defining documentation strategies for internal and external uses.
• Collaborate with Global Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Analytical Development.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing by working with scientists, lab technicians and specialists.

Skills

English fluency

CMC/R&D experience

Tablet formulation

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related field

Tools

Powder technology

Tablet manufacturing

Job description

Shape the Future of Oral Drug Products

Do you want to turn your process development expertise into meaningful scientific impact? As our new Senior Scientist, you will help shape Novo*s future oral pipeline and contribute directly to high-priority projects with the potential to become tomorrow’s key medicines.

Working with modern equipment and advanced technologies in tablet development and manufacturing, you will drive innovation, deepen your expertise, and take significant scientific ownership in an area experiencing strong growth and investment. You will support both early- and late-stage development projects with your expertise in oral drug product process development.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career while advancing some of the most strategically important products in our oral portfolio.

Ready to make your mark on the future of oral drug development? Join us in Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Drug Product Development.

Senior Scientist

CMC Development

CMC Drug Product Development

Location: Måløv

What You’ll Do

As our new Senior Scientist, you will play a key role you will play a key role in driving process development to secure optimal pharmaceutical characteristics and product stability. You will take scientific ownership across one or more oral drug product projects and strengthen knowledge sharing across the portfolio.

Your Impact And Responsibilities

• Set the scientific direction for designing, interpreting and reporting development studies.
• Be responsible for developing and transferring processes suitable for GMP production for clinical studies (phase I, II and III)
• Combine your process and drug product understanding to make conclusions about the next step in the drug product projects.
• Own end‑to‑end process by defining documentation strategies for internal and external purposes.
• Collaborate widely with internal stakeholders, including Global Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Analytical Development.
• Strengthen knowledge sharing by working closely with scientists, lab technicians and specialists to plan and execute studies on drug products.

You will be expected to set a clear scientific direction, identify opportunities, and inspire colleagues to move projects forward.

What You’ll Bring

To succeed in this role, you hold a Master’s degree or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or another relevant natural science discipline. You also bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in CMC, R&D, or drug product development across phases I–III.
• Experience with powder technology, tablet formulation, tablet manufacturing, and/or finished drug products.
• Familiarity with phase-appropriate quality expectations and documentation.
• An innovative, proactive, and engaging mindset that helps move projects forward.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

On a personal level, you combine collaboration with the confidence to lead your own area of responsibility. You adapt well in a dynamic environment and can communicate complex scientific topics clearly to colleagues and stakeholders with different backgrounds, building support for your ideas and recommendations.

Who You’ll Work With

CMC Development turns promising molecules into approved products in close collaboration with colleagues across Research & Development and Global Manufacturing & Supply.

In CMC Drug Product Development, we develop formulations and manufacturing processes for oral and injectable biopharmaceutical products. We are approximately 200 employees organised across eleven teams in Måløv. Our projects span early development in phases I–II through late-stage development and process validation in phase III.

What You Can Expect Here

You will work in an international environment where your expertise is valued, and your contribution can shape decisions across markets. You will be supported to perform at your best and trusted to take ownership. You will be encouraged to make your voice heard, learn from colleagues and contribute to work that, In CMC Drug Product Development we foster a collaborative culture where we care for one another, value initiative, and empower you to drive projects forward while growing professionally.

What We Offer

• Salary: The annual base salary for this role ranges from DKK 651,000 to DKK 956,900, depending on the level of the position. Placement within the range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.
• Incentives and benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives and other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks.
• Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

For further information, please contact Sigurd Greve Dideriksen at [phone] or Søren Vinter Søgaard at [phone].

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