Principal Scientist - Global Drug Discovery

About the Department                                                                                                                                 

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston 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 team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes and obesity treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Principal Scientist will provide subject matter expertise and leadership in the expansion of biology and disease understanding; identification and validation of new drug targets; advancing novel therapies to the clinic; and developing technologies to accelerate drug development. This will be achieved by leading or coordinating multiple research activities involving cross-functional project teams to ensure achievement of key deliverables. The Principal Scientist will represent the organization to the external scientific community through scientific article and patent publication, presentation of research, and through the development, management, and leadership of external collaborations. The individual will be seen across the company and externally as a method/subject expert for immune mechanisms related to cardiometabolic and rare diseases, and for core technologies like flow cytometry.

Relationships

Reports to the head of the Immunobiology department. Internal relationships include working closely with colleagues at US, UK, Denmark, and China research sites to support the Global Drug Discovery pipeline. The Principal Scientist will have regular cross-functional, global collaborations with both internal teams and external partners. This individual may supervise contingent workers and mentor others in their functional area. Individual will interact with external research collaborators both academia- & industry-based.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree within subject matter expertise required. Relevant Post-graduate or industry experience required
• 22+ years’ relevant experience required, Master's Degree with 16+ years relevant industry or post-doctorate experience can be considered. PhD with 10+ years relevant industry or post-doctorate experience can be considered
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates outstanding project management knowledge, as well as organizational and time-management skills
• Required experience:
• Expertise in field of immunology (human and rodent) – subject matter expertise in innate/adaptive regulatory mechanisms, immunometabolism, immune aging and senescence, fibrogenesis, cytokine regulation, or myeloid biology considered
• Knowledge of cardiometabolic disease, especially diabetes (T1D or T2D), and/or cardiovascular disease
• Experience working in drug development research setting
• Expertise in flow cytometry panel design & analyses, flow- & electrochemiluminescence-based cytokine measurements, cytotoxicity assay development, & live cell imaging
• Experience in developing & optimizing highly complex multi-cellular assays
• Experience working with human blood & tissue
• Expert cell culture skills – human, rodent, non-human primate

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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.

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