Senior Research Scientist in Muscle Biology

2 months ago


Ballerup, Ballerup Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

About the Job

The Skeletal Muscle Biology department at Novo Nordisk A/S focuses on skeletal muscle biology in relation to target identification, target validation and pre-clinical characterisation of new assets to become novel treatment options for patients living with type 2 diabetes or obesity.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Scientist, you will be part of an ambitious multidisciplinary team exploring and identifying new treatment options for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Key responsibilities include:

  • Establishing and Utilizing New Advanced Human In Vitro Disease Models
    Collaborate with fellow scientists across the organisation to establish, implement, and utilise new advanced human in vitro disease models. Stay on top of relevant developments in the field, commercial as well as academic.
  • Identifying and Progressing New Drug Targets
    Identify, mature and progress new drug targets within type 2 diabetes and obesity with an emphasis on skeletal muscle biology. From design of in vitro experiments to validation of human relevance by assessing translational tools and exploring a target's putative mechanism of action.
  • Evaluating Potential New Targets and External Opportunities
    Take part in evaluating potential new targets and external opportunities from academia, biotech, or pharma.

Qualifications

You hold a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, human biology, or related disciplines with more than 2 years of relevant experience, preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Key qualifications include:

  • Scientific Track-Record and Understanding of Type 2 Diabetes Pathophysiology
    Proven scientific track-record and a thorough understanding of type 2 diabetes pathophysiology with in-depth knowledge of skeletal muscle biology and metabolism.
  • Experience in Target Discovery and In Vitro Characterisation
    Experience in target discovery and in vitro characterisation and validation.
  • Advanced In Vitro Models
    Experience in advanced in vitro models, such as co-culture systems, organoids, organs-on-chip or micro-physiological models.
  • Additional Qualifications
    Preferably experience with bioinformatics and data analysis. Ideally international work experience and a solid international scientific network. Fluency in English.

About the Department

The Skeletal Muscle Biology department is part of the Metabolic Disease Research area and focuses on skeletal muscle biology in relation to target identification, target validation and pre-clinical characterisation of new assets to become novel treatment options for patients living with type 2 diabetes or obesity.

Company Information

Novo Nordisk A/S is a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop; we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we're all working to move the needle on patient care.



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