About the role

  • Principal Scientist leading in vivo pharmacology research in obesity and diabetes at Novo Nordisk. Focusing on innovative medicines and scientific leadership within the pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

  • Provide scientific leadership across discovery programs
  • Design and conduct pivotal in vivo experiments
  • Develop and implement new disease-relevant models
  • Analyse and interpret data; ensure rigorous documentation
  • Report findings to project teams and governance boards
  • Collaborate with internal teams, external CROs, and academic centres
  • Mentor and develop junior scientists

Requirements

  • PhD in pharmacology, physiology, endocrinology, metabolism or related field
  • Significant experience; preferably 5-10 years in pharma/biotech R&D
  • Experience in rodent obesity and Type 2 diabetes pharmacology
  • Familiarity with translational endpoints and model limitations
  • Experience advancing drug candidates in obesity or related cardiometabolic indications
  • Strong publication record and evidence of impactful decision-making
  • Collaboration with bioinformatics teams
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Principal Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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