Pharmacometrics Senior Modelling Scientist

Novo Nordisk has a broad and expanding pipeline and we are therefore looking for pharmacometricians to help us reach our goals. If you can see yourself working in an inclusive, engaging, and global environment where you can use your pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and/or statistical expertise and quality mindset to bring new drugs to registration and market then continue reading!

 

 

The position

As Senior Modelling Scientist, you will be part of multidisciplinary project teams where you will be responsible for PK/PD modelling plans and analyses across projects. You will play an important role in the development of new drugs at Novo Nordisk as the responsible person for designing, analysing, interpreting, communicating, and reporting pharmacometrics information at all stages of clinical drug development. This includes modelling PK data from ongoing clinical programs, performing exposure-response analysis of efficacy and safety data, performing clinical trial simulations of new trials to be initiated, and presenting and guiding the project team on your results.

 

Qualifications

As a minimum you meet the following requirements:

MSc in statistics, engineering, pharmacy or other relevant scientific discipline – please qualify in application – and

• Proficient/skilful in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PKPD) theory and modelling, statistical methodology and data interpretation
• Experience with R and NONMEM
• Flexible and positive mindset.
• 3+ years of relevant experience from a similar position in the pharmaceutical industry or academia

It will be an advantage if you have:

• PhD in Pharmacometrics or statistics (or other relevant area)
• Experience with health authority interactions and submissions. Understanding of FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines related to drug development.
• Experience working with clinical trial data and clinical drug development

Good presentation and communication skills are essential, as well as fluency in English, both orally and written. 

The position will be based in Denmark at our primary pharmacometrics sites (Søborg /Aalborg).

 

About the department

In Pharmacometrics we are approximately 30 modelling scientists organised in two departments and supporting the entire Novo Nordisk development portfolio (e.g. Diabetes, Obesity, rare blood disorders, and other serious chronic diseases), with model-based analyses. We are involved from planning and execution of first in human trials to registration and beyond. As we support all drugs in clinical development, across phases, we perform a wide variety of modelling tasks. We see our Pharmacometric department as a strong scientific community that face many interesting and challenging tasks in the drug development process. We have many international employees, and we welcome non-local applicants. We maintain a positive and collaborative atmosphere in our everyday work and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 50,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

 

Contact

For further information, please contact Jonas Kildegaard at +45 3079 7033 or Kirsten Riber Bergmann +45 3448 7033.

 

Deadline

March 31st, 2024

 

We will process applications as we receive them, so please apply as soon as you can.

 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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

 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.