Principal/Specialist NLP Scientist

Novo Nordisk; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Principal/Specialist NLP Scientist based in London to lead research on advanced NLP technologies. This role involves developing tools, collaborating with researchers, and supporting projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Candidates must possess a PhD and demonstrate strong expertise in NLP, machine learning, and team management.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Industry experience preferably in pharma or biotech.
• Strong expertise in NLP and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Developing tools for relationship extraction and summarization.
• Training neural network models and evaluating model performance.
• Collaborating with research teams to translate techniques into production.

Skills

NLP

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Team Management

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Principal/Specialist NLP Scientist, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

The position of NLP Scientist involves driving research initiatives on cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities include developing tools for relationship extraction, summarization, natural language inference, training neural network models, evaluating model performance, and working with multimodal and multilingual data. The role requires close collaboration with research teams to translate techniques into production, presenting scientific results, and participating in projects that utilize advanced text mining and knowledge graphs.

Qualifications include a PhD in a relevant field, industry experience (preferably in pharma or biotech), strong NLP and machine learning expertise, experience with multimodal and multilingual models, and knowledge of deep learning methods. Experience with scientific publication and R&D in life sciences is advantageous. The candidate should be an effective communicator, detail-oriented, and capable of self-management. Experience in team management is a plus.

The role is within Novo Nordisk's Scientific Intelligence department, supporting digital solutions for research scientists in the pharmaceutical industry. The department aims to provide access to quality information sources, advanced technologies, and research tools to facilitate hypothesis validation and disease understanding.