Chromatographic Senior Chemist

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Hillerød, Denmark

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Procurement

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Are you passionate about chromatographic methods? Do you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment? Join our chromatographic team at Novo Nordisk and make a significant impact in the field of analytical development. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position
As a Senior Chemist, you will be part of a chromatographic team that includes lab technicians, chemists, and project managers from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. Close collaboration with your team and Sourcing QC colleagues will be essential.

Your primary tasks will include:

• Validating and verifying chromatographic methods ((U)HPLC, GC-HS, GC-MS, and IC)
• Leading projects to ensure timely implementation of pharmacopoeia changes
• Providing QC support for deviations, out-of-specification results, and laboratory investigations
• Qualifying and implementing new equipment to support QC laboratory upgrades
• Handling deviations, writing change requests, and supporting lab technicians in their daily work
• Transferring chromatographic methods to other Novo Nordisk sites

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Master's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related natural science field
• A strong background in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC, IC) and method validation
• Experience with pharmacopoeia compliance
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Familiarity with GMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• It is advantageous to have knowledge of Danish, systematic problem solving, LIMS (Lab Vantage), Empower, and process optimization

As a person, you enjoy working in project groups and bring a high level of energy to drive both yourself and your colleagues towards achieving milestones. You work in a structured manner, finding robust solutions that ensure the correct quality level. You thrive in environments where priorities can shift, and complexity can be high. You motivate your colleagues with a positive, proactive attitude and contribute to a strong team spirit.

About the department
In Analytical Development, we are approximately 40 employees across 3 teams, located in Hillerød, where we have laboratory facilities and offices. We are responsible for the development, verification, validation, implementation, and optimization of analyses for complex materials (e.g., raw materials, excipients, and primary packaging materials). We hand over fully developed methods to Quality Control (QC) and collaborate with various stakeholders, including QC, Quality Assurance (QA), Material Responsible Scientists, and Novo Nordisk production sites globally.

About Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, it is your skills, your commitment and your ambitions that help us improve the lives of many people. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented colleagues, and we offer you a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development.

Contact
For further information, you can contact Manager Silja Kej Diemer ( or +45 34483106).

Deadline
5 September 2024

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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.