Development Scientist

Novo Nordisk

. Support process development, technology transfer, process implementation, validation, and process optimisation activities for synthetic peptides throughout the product life cycle .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeHøje-Taastrup • DenmarkMid-LevelSenior💰 DKK 570,200 - DKK 838,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in synthetic peptide manufacturing processes, including technology transfer, validation, and process optimization. Proficient in GMP documentation and regulatory submissions, with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD Or MSc In Peptide ChemistrySynthetic Peptide ManufacturingGMP RequirementsProcess Chemistry PrinciplesStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Process DevelopmentTechnology TransferProcess ImplementationProcess ValidationProcess OptimisationSPPS-Based Peptide ManufacturingRegulatory SubmissionsLifecycle ManagementTroubleshootingDeviation Handling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Chemical ManufacturingPharmaceutical ManufacturingAPI DevelopmentICH GuidelinesLate-Stage CMC Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support process development, technology transfer, process implementation, validation, and process optimisation activities for synthetic peptides throughout the product life cycle
Act as subject matter expert for synthetic peptide manufacturing processes
Support technology transfer, validation activities, and lifecycle management initiatives
Provide scientific and technical support to CMOs and manufacturing sites
Troubleshoot, handle deviations, optimise processes, and implement process improvements
Serve as process and product owner for SPPS-based peptide manufacturing processes
Prepare and review technical and GMP documentation for validation, regulatory submissions, process changes, and lifecycle management
Support assessment, onboarding, and implementation of new CMOs
Collaborate with Late-Stage Development, Analytical Functions, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Global Contract Manufacturing, Sourcing, pilot facilities, production sites, and external partners
Travel approximately 10–20 days annually

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MSc in Peptide Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline
Experience within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably related to synthetic peptides, SPPS, or synthetic API production
Knowledge of GMP requirements and a solid understanding of quality expectations for API development, manufacturing, and control
Familiarity with process chemistry principles, scale-up activities, technology transfer, validation, and relevant ICH guidelines
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Experience from late-stage CMC development, regulatory submissions, process transfer activities, or external manufacturing networks is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and/or long-term incentives
Other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks
Opportunities to learn and develop