Principal Scientist - Advanced Drug Delivery - Global Research Technologies

About the Department

As part of the establishment of our R&D Hub in greater Boston, Novo Nordisk is growing its efforts within advanced drug delivery. A cornerstone of this is an expansion of our efforts in advancing oral biologics-based treatments to address unmet needs within a broad range of serious chronic diseases. Building on our success in developing the world’s first GLP-1 peptide in a tablet, we are rapidly growing our activities in our relentless pursuit of the next generation of oral-based therapies across a range of new modalities. 

You will join and help build a vibrant and science-focused team of scientists, where innovation is at the core. One of the core focuses of the hub is to drive early-stage innovation within oral drug delivery sciences with a focus on new modalities such as peptides, proteins and oligonucleotides. In growing our presence in the greater Boston area via our R&D Hub, we seek to bring together the 100-year heritage and experience of Novo Nordisk with the unparalleled innovation eco-system found in Boston.

We will be based in new, purpose-built lab facilities in Lexington and co-located with our Dicerna Transformational Research Unit (TRU). As part of a team of leading scientists and innovators, you will bring your own ideas and collaborate with others to develop the next generation of oral biologics. It’s ground-breaking work with the promise of improving the lives of millions of people with chronic conditions. If you want to make a difference, join us to do pioneering research that can impact people everywhere.

 

The Position

The Principal Scientist will provide scientific leadership in the identification and development of novel advanced drug delivery systems to achieve administration (oral, subcutaneous, alternative routes) of biologics including peptides, proteins and other new modalities. This will be achieved by functioning as a subject matter expert that provides strategic guidance to project teams, evaluates emerging technologies, and proposes and oversees external collaborations and strategic partnerships. The Principal Scientist may mentor senior colleagues in formulation and drug delivery sciences and will represent the organization to the external scientific community through publication and presentation of highly impactful research.

 

Relationships

Internal relationships include project teams and research colleagues both in Denmark, Boston, and around the globe. It is crucial that the holder of the role will have daily proactive collaboration with colleagues in the team, together with close colleagues based in Denmark. Communicates data externally when required. May oversee parts of Advanced Drug Delivery Hub operations and laboratory facilities. Individual Contributor: does not manage other employees or contingent workers.

 

Essential Functions

• Advances research projects by demonstrating technical mastery, creativity, and scientific leadership in advanced drug delivery, and broad knowledge of related disciplines including a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Analyzes highly complex data with high degree of sophistication, connecting disparate datasets to reach conclusions and set direction on experiments
• Effectively communicates and collaborates across global sites and sets project strategy by providing leadership of cross-functional project teams. Represents the organization through external communication of impactful scientific research in the form of presentation at external conferences and publication in scientific journals and patents. Proposes and oversees external collaborations
• Maintains a deep understanding of theoretical knowledge and a connection to the external scientific community through continuous evaluation of relevant literature. Expands the capabilities of advanced drug delivery sciences through the generation of new ideas, evaluation of novel drug delivery methodologies, and implementation of technologies that add value
• Leads global, cross-functional experimental teams to achieve project goals. Provides significant mentorship and training of senior colleagues
• Contributes subject matter expertise to develop the research agenda with a clear understanding of the link between scientific project goals and overall long-term business needs. Proposes new projects that support the strategic agenda and address gaps in technological capabilities and therapeutic areas

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or PhD strongly preferred. Relevant Post-graduate/industry experience required
  • PhD with 10 years relevant industry or post-doctorate experience OR  Master's Degree with 16 years relevant industry or post-doctorate experience OR Bachelors with 22+ years’ relevant experience can be considered
• Relevant re