Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology

About the Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities located in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Plainsboro reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development in the Diabetes Discovery Pharmacology team.

The Scientist I is a self‑motivated, collaborative team player with a strong background in diabetes and metabolism research. The role requires managing multiple activities simultaneously, shifting focus as required by projects and priorities, and maintaining a flexible attitude.

• Conduct and summarize non‑clinical in vivo studies including study endpoints.
• Implement strategies for conducting and summarizing non‑clinical in vivo studies and associated analyses.
• Ensure proper execution and documentation of all experiments; analyze and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
• Design and coordinate pre‑clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic experiments.
• Collaborate with research projects to design and coordinate pre‑clinical in vivo experiments.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines in the design and execution of experiments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of experiments and data generation and collection.
• Develop and improve in vivo models, in vitro and ex vivo assays supporting non‑clinical studies.
• Identify opportunities to develop and improve models and assays for non‑clinical studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay up‑to‑date with advancements in in vivo models, laboratory techniques, diabetes and metabolism research.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new and refine existing methodologies.
• Communicate evaluations and implications data.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on data evaluations and implications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help prepare regulatory submissions as applicable.
• Engage with external stakeholders to share in‑vivo data and insights, fostering collaboration and partnerships.

Reports to the head of the relevant department at Novo Nordisk. Internal relationships include working closely with technical staff and other members of the scientific leadership team, regular collaborations with members of other research departments at Novo Nordisk, and frequent interaction with project managers and other colleagues in Denmark. Individual may be responsible for indirect reports or contingent workers and will interact with external research collaborators both academia‑ and industry‑based.

• BS/BA Degree with 6+ years’ relevant experience required, or a master’s degree with 4+ years’ relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree with limited to no experience.
• Experience in conducting and summarizing non‑clinical in vivo studies.
• Strong knowledge and experience in pre‑clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo experiments.
• Proven ability to develop and improve in vivo models supporting non‑clinical studies.
• Experience in communicating and presenting in‑vivo data internally, externally, and in regulatory submissions.
• Familiarity with drug discovery processes and target validation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in a scientific research setting.

Base compensation range: $115,000 to $160,000. The position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Eligible for long‑term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on position level or other company factors.

Employees are eligible to participate in the following benefit programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance
• Time off pursuant to sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy

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.