Senior Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.
 
The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Senior Scientist will provide scientific leadership in identifying and validating new drug targets, advancing novel therapies to the clinic, and developing technologies to accelerate scientific research in the field of obesity and CNS control of cardiometabolic diseases. This will be achieved by proposing and leading internal and external research efforts to support project goals. The Senior Scientist will represent the organization as a subject matter expert to the external scientific community through the publication and presentation of research, and through the development, management, and leadership of external collaborations. The individual will be seen across the company and beginning to be viewed externally as a method/subject expert for one or two technologies or area(s) of biology.

 

Relationships

This is a fulltime onsite position located in Novo Norodisk site in Boston area.

Reports to the head of In Vivo Pharmacology at Novo Nordisk in Boston

 

Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff & other members of the scientific leadership team; regular collaborations with members of other research departments at NN Boston; & frequent interaction with project managers & colleagues across global R&D. Individual may direct the work of other staff members.

Individual will interact with external research collaborators based in both academia- & industry.

 

Essential Functions

• Subject area expert and proven scientific excellence in the field central nervous systems control of cardiometabolic disorders
• Knowledge of energy expenditure, disordered eating behaviors and counter regulation of body weight in the contest of obesity. 
• Extensive industry experience and demonstrated expertise in designing and conducting in vivo pharmacology studies to validate human relevance and support a variety of research efforts including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mode of action, target validation and lead identification.
• Analyse complex data with high degree of sophistication, connect disparate datasets to reach conclusions, and communicate project updates and experimental results to relevant stakeholders
• Develop and implement new models, methods, and technologies for in vivo/ex vivo testing of biological activities of new targets.
• Expertise in vivo imaging including echoMRI and/or PET imaging is highly desired.
• Experience in project leadership in industry settings; function as project leader for global, cross-functional experimental teams to achieve project goals and communicate regularly with international colleagues within Novo Nordisk
• Identify biology-, target-, or technology-focused gaps and be able to propose solutions for long-term benefit of the projects and the department.
• Excellent organizational skills and high degree of emotional intelligence with ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Author, oversee and maintain protocols, study procedures, reports and documentations.
• Mentor and provide scientific leadership to junior team members, develop synergy with senior team members and foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating env