Senior Research Associate - Formulation Scientist 328530

About the Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington Watertown Cambridge and Seattle reflect the full R&D continuum from early research through latestage clinical development. Here we are building for the future creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration partnerships and cuttingedge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality resources and stability uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Position

Novo Nordisk is seeking a highly motivated formulation scientist to join its Drug Product Research department in Lexington Massachusetts. The candidate will be responsible for the formulation and characterization of peptides proteins small molecules and bioconjugates. This position will support therapeutic programs in multiple disease areas and will contribute to the development of novel drug delivery platforms.

Relationships

This position reports to the Head of Advanced Drug Delivery (Drug Product Research). Internal relationships include project teams and research colleagues both in Seattle Indianapolis and around the globe. Communicates data externally when required. Individual Contributor: does not manage other employees or contingent workers.

Essential Functions

• Prepare peptide and protein injectable formulations for in vitro and in vivo studies including selection of buffers excipients surfactants and conducting the relevant biophysical characterization and stability studies
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure the selected dosage form meets the desired biophysical and biochemical profile and contribute to early screening strategies and
• Stay uptodate with the latest advancements in biophysics and formulationbased drug delivery technologies and evaluate the potential benefits and applicability of new technologies to enhance formulation and characterization capabilities
• Operate maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments such as biophysical characterization equipment and drug product manufacturing processes
• Implement and operate automation solutions for performing high throughput biophysical screening and formulation preparation
• Conduct laboratory work in a safe efficient manner that ensures a safe working environment for colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required. Degree within subject matter expertise (biological biochemical or pharmacological sciences) preferred
• 4 years relevant technical experience required or Masters degree within subject matter expertise can be considered
• Strong knowledge and expertise in biophysical characterization and injectable formulation development
• Experience with spectroscopy calorimetry light scattering and other biophysical methods for peptide and protein injectable formulations is a plus
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation for drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Experience in managing projects and working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams
• Excellent scientific communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document experimental work with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN)
• General knowledge of cGMP GLP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical industries a plus

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