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    Principal Scientist - Lexington, United States - Novo Nordisk

    Novo Nordisk
    Novo Nordisk Lexington, United States

    2 days ago

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    Description

    About the Department


    Global Drug Discovery (GDD) focuses on accelerating the development of new cardiometabolic therapies for Novo Nordisk.

    The main goal is to discover and assess new targets that can impact cardiometabolic disease and move projects forward in the NN pipeline.

    The therapeutic area (TA) teams work closely with GDD teams and Novo Nordisk sites worldwide.

    The TA aims to drive significant scientific innovation in the diabetes and obesity area to ensure that key scientific topics are being pursued to support Novo Nordisk's Global Drug Discovery (GDD) goals.



    The Position


    The Principal Scientist will lead the identification and validation of new drug targets through external innovation, advancing therapies, and developing technologies to speed up drug research.

    This role involves providing strategic guidance to both internal and external project teams as a subject matter expert.



    Relationships


    Reporting to the VP of Metabolic Research, this position involves working with internal research employees, project managers, and colleagues in therapeutic areas. External relationships include collaborations, partnerships, and academic collaborators.



    Essential Functions


    • Lead external collaborations and strategic partnerships to support therapeutic area goals.
    • Oversee project roles in external drug programs and discovery efforts.
    • Conduct due diligence to ensure scientific value in collaborations.
    • Provide subject matter expertise for external research agenda development.
    • Keep updated with scientific community developments in Diabetes and Obesity.
    • Drive key external collaborations independently.
    • Share responsibility for target progression and pipeline support within GDD.
    • Utilize new technology, including AI & ML capabilities.
    • Challenge ongoing project rationale and interpretation of results.
    • Communicate scientific strategy effectively to stakeholders.


    Qualifications


    • PhD in relevant field preferred, Masters degree required
    • 10 years of experience in early drug discovery, both in industry and academia.
    • Expertise in metabolic diseases and collaboration with in vivo and in vitro teams.
    • Strong project management skills in drug discovery.
    • Track record of driving innovation through cutting-edge tools.
    • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
    • Personal integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
    • Ability to establish trustful relationships and manage diverse stakeholders.
    • Collaboration and negotiation skills for effective teamwork.
    • Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

    We are dedicated to offering an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunities for all applicants.


    At Novo Nordisk, we aim not just to be the best company globally, but the best for the world. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is key for our success.

    Together, we're making a difference.

    Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on various factors.


    If you are interested in joining Novo Nordisk and require assistance with your application, please contact us directly for accommodation requests.


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