Specialist, CMC Analytical Execution & Technology

Novo Nordisk; Måløv; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk, based in Måløv, Denmark, seeks a CMC Specialist for Analytical Execution & Technology to strengthen analytical methods across the portfolio. You will lead problem-solving, advance chromatographic methods and drive robustness and data quality, impacting medicines relied upon by patients.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in a relevant science, at least six years in analytical development or QC, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering or another relevant natural science field.
• Minimum six years in analytical development or QC environment.
• Expertise in chromatographic methods (UPLC/HPLC).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise in chromatographic methods (UPLC/HPLC) and dissolution testing.
• Lead scientific troubleshooting and root-cause investigations to deliver reliable results.
• Drive improvements to method robustness, efficiency, and data quality.
• Develop and update analytical method strategies and study plans.
• Mentor colleagues and laboratory staff in experimental approaches and data interpretation.
• Collaborate across the value chain to translate requirements into validated methods.

Skills

Chromatography (UPLC/HPLC)

Analytical development

Quality control

Scientific problem-solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

PhD or Master’s in science

Job description

POSITION

CMC Specialist for Analytical Execution & Technology

Job Description

Your impact begins here

As CMC Specialist for Analytical Execution & Technology, you will strengthen the analytical methods that underpin the quality and performance of Novo Nordisk's drug products. Working within CMC Analysis & Characterization, you will lead scientific problem-solving, advance chromatographic and dissolution methods, and drive improvements in method robustness and data quality. Your expertise will shape how analytical challenges are resolved across the portfolio — creating tangible progress for people who depend on our medicines.

Location

Måløv, Denmark

Job category

Global Manufacturing & Supply

What You'll Bring

• A PhD or master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering or another relevant natural science discipline.
• At least six years of experience in analytical development or a quality control environment.
• In-depth expertise in chromatographic methods, including UPLC and HPLC.
• An innovative and proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge established practices and advance method- and quality-related investigations.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, including Analytical Development, project offices and Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs.
• Strong communication skills — you can convey complex scientific insights clearly to diverse audiences and influence decisions through evidence-based reasoning.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

On a personal level, you thrive in a collaborative scientific environment while confidently taking ownership of your area of expertise. You step forward when leadership is needed, adapt quickly to evolving priorities and data, and inspire others to engage with and act on your ideas.

What You'll Do

You will deliver high-quality analytical outcomes and strengthen the methods that support Novo Nordisk's product portfolio. Your work will include:

• Providing subject-matter expertise in chromatographic methods, including UPLC and HPLC, as well as dissolution testing.
• Leading scientific troubleshooting and root-cause investigations to deliver timely, reliable analytical results.
• Challenging established approaches and driving improvements that strengthen method robustness, efficiency and data quality.
• Developing and updating analytical method strategies, including study plans, acceptance criteria and approaches to data interpretation that support differentiated quality.
• Mentoring and guiding colleagues and laboratory staff on experimental approaches, data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Collaborating across the value chain with experts in Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Drug Development, CMC Pilots and quality control laboratories to translate analytical requirements into validated, high-quality methods.

Who You'll Work With

You will join CMC Analytical Execution & Technology, a department within the CMC Analysis & Characterization (AnaC) area, located in Måløv. The department is approximately 130 colleagues organised in seven teams, all working within Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The culture is open-minded, collaborative and focused on delivering high-quality work and customer satisfaction.

As part of the CMC Development organisation within Product & Portfolio Strategy, your closest partners will include colleagues in Analytical Development, Quality Assurance, Drug Development, CMC Pilots and quality control laboratories. You will work across the Novo Nordisk value chain, combining perspectives and expertise to move analytical methods from development through validation to reliable results.

For more information about the role, please contact Tanni Leth Lundsager, Director, at [e-mail].

What You Can Expect Here

You will join a dynamic scientific environment where your expertise shapes tangible outcomes — including methods that support the quality and performance of future drug products. The role offers clear development opportunities toward senior scientific leadership, technical authority responsibilities or project leadership within QC Analysis.

You will be supported through hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to build new capabilities across the value chain. Your perspective matters: you will be trusted to take ownership, challenge the status quo and contribute to progress for people living with serious chronic diseases.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you will join a global healthcare company with a distinctive culture and a strong track record. We offer continuous learning, career development and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: The annual base salary for this role ranges from DKK 742,600 to DKK 1,091,600, 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 compensation package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives, together with other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy: https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.