Toxicologist position for Product Supply and Device support
- Research & Development
- Denmark - Måløv
A toxicologist position (Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist) is open for employment in the Department of Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology Diabetes, in Måløv from February 1st, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
About the department
Apart from performing non-clinical studies supporting the safety assessment of drug candidates, the department is responsible for assessment of leachables from materials used in primary packaging, medical devices and manufacture process aids. Furthermore, we assist Product Supply with toxicological evaluations relevant for GMP processes. Our department is characterized by an open, innovative and ambitious atmosphere with good opportunities for further development of the employees.
The Job
You will join our toxicology group and be responsible for toxicological assessments of non-active chemicals. You will be searching for toxicity data in the scientific literature and requesting relevant in silico and in vitro studies from external contract partners. Your role will be to support your colleagues in non-clinical development, medical device development and product supply in writing toxicological assessments of excipients, impurities and leachables. You will be responsible for planning and reporting biological risk management activities of our exciting portfolio of medical device projects for submission to regulatory authorities in accordance with international standards and guidelines. Occasionally, you will work in international expert groups and represent Novo Nordisk at scientific conferences.
Qualifications
You have a degree in life- or pharmaceutical sciences combined with a good understanding of physiology and pathology. You have a professional background in toxicological risk assessment preferably with several years´ experience in medical devices, food packaging and/or industrial chemicals. We expect you to be familiar with current regulatory guidelines in the area and with searching for and interpretation of data from toxicological studies published in international scientific journals. Ideally you have a solid understanding of organic chemistry and understand basic principles of the biotechnological manufacture processes and drug development. We will take care of any necessary additional training, coaching and education. We expect that you are clear in your communication, possess excellent written and spoken English skills and focus on providing high-quality, timely results in close collaboration with your internal and external stakeholders.
At Novo Nordisk, we create value by putting patients first. Every ten seconds two people are diagnosed with diabetes, and close to 366 million people worldwide need us. Working here is not just a way to make a living, but a way to make a difference.
Contact
For further information, please contact Ingrid Brück Bøgh at +45 3075 4515.
Deadline
16 January 2014.
- Research & Development
- Denmark - Måløv
A toxicologist position (Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist) is open for employment in the Department of Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology Diabetes, in Måløv from February 1st, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
About the department
Apart from performing non-clinical studies supporting the safety assessment of drug candidates, the department is responsible for assessment of leachables from materials used in primary packaging, medical devices and manufacture process aids. Furthermore, we assist Product Supply with toxicological evaluations relevant for GMP processes. Our department is characterized by an open, innovative and ambitious atmosphere with good opportunities for further development of the employees.
The Job
You will join our toxicology group and be responsible for toxicological assessments of non-active chemicals. You will be searching for toxicity data in the scientific literature and requesting relevant in silico and in vitro studies from external contract partners. Your role will be to support your colleagues in non-clinical development, medical device development and product supply in writing toxicological assessments of excipients, impurities and leachables. You will be responsible for planning and reporting biological risk management activities of our exciting portfolio of medical device projects for submission to regulatory authorities in accordance with international standards and guidelines. Occasionally, you will work in international expert groups and represent Novo Nordisk at scientific conferences.
Qualifications
You have a degree in life- or pharmaceutical sciences combined with a good understanding of physiology and pathology. You have a professional background in toxicological risk assessment preferably with several years´ experience in medical devices, food packaging and/or industrial chemicals. We expect you to be familiar with current regulatory guidelines in the area and with searching for and interpretation of data from toxicological studies published in international scientific journals. Ideally you have a solid understanding of organic chemistry and understand basic principles of the biotechnological manufacture processes and drug development. We will take care of any necessary additional training, coaching and education. We expect that you are clear in your communication, possess excellent written and spoken English skills and focus on providing high-quality, timely results in close collaboration with your internal and external stakeholders.
At Novo Nordisk, we create value by putting patients first. Every ten seconds two people are diagnosed with diabetes, and close to 366 million people worldwide need us. Working here is not just a way to make a living, but a way to make a difference.
Contact
For further information, please contact Ingrid Brück Bøgh at +45 3075 4515.
Deadline
16 January 2014.