Associate Scientist I - Global Drug Discovery

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Lexington
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

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 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 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 The Associate Scientist I will provide technical expertise and execute laboratory research strategies in support of the related research area. This position will be responsible for providing peer leadership and technical support in the laboratory for research experiments and data integrity. Relationships Reports to of the head of the related research area. Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff & other members of the scientific leadership team; regular collaborations with members of other research departments at NNRCSI; & frequent interaction with project managers & other colleagues in Denmark. Individual may interact with external research collaborators both academia- & industry-based. Essential Functions Hands on experimental effortComplete complex, diverse projects that require a strong technical and scientific understanding related to the research area Demonstrates a breadth of knowledge and skills to support the development and management of research protocols of moderate to high complexity to advance multiple drug discovery efforts Develops, optimizes, & drafts protocols for methods of moderate complexity with no input from supervisor, activities of high complexity with reduced input from supervisor Drafts SOPs per team and company standards, trains staff, and provides assistance with data analyses and interpretation Conducts data collection, accurately interprets experimental data and formulates conclusions, and may communicate data externally. Ensures proper documentation of experimental data, including maintaining laboratory notebook Collaborative teamworkActively participates in cross-functional teams to provide support when needed Actively participates in virtual global team meetings regularly Achieves business goals, shares learnings, knowledge and skills and promotes cross-functional teamwork Shares knowledge, mentors peers, and promotes cross-functional team work to ensure implementation of best practices in the laboratory Scientific inputPresents updates and results to cross-functional teams, site and global project teams Makes independent decisions related to day-to-day experimental activities to meet study timelines Contributes to milestone/project documentation Completes assignments requiring an expert level knowledge of techniques and practices related to the research area Manages site inventory. Orders laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintains the laboratories and performs other job-related duties as assigned Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required. Qualifications Bachelor 's Degree required6 years’ relevant technical experience required or Master’s Degree and 2 years’ relevant experience can be considered Relevant Experience includesCollecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required Track record of organizing and performing experiments of moderate complexity and performing at a moderate level of independence Computer proficiency and the ability and desire to learn new software programs Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills The base compensation range for this position is $81,010 to $145,820. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. 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. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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