Do you have strong technical acumen with experience in advanced imaging techniques? Would you like to contribute with your expertise to support molecular imaging solutions in projects across our R&ED portfolio?
Then this opportunity could be right for you. Apply today for a life-changing career!

The position
As a Specialist in Translational Molecular Imaging, you will support decision-making for molecular imaging biomarkers in early clinical development projects and design molecular imaging plans for preclinical projects. Our operational strategy is to conduct PET radiochemistry and molecular imaging studies through external academic and commercial partnerships. Therefore, a key element is to build and maintain a strong engagement with external networks to deliver molecular imaging solutions.

The main tasks can be summarized as follows:

• Provide scientific knowledge for efforts to develop and validate novel, or utilize existing, imaging technologies to support the translational and clinical portfolio across the NN R&ED portfolio
• Provide technical and strategic advice to projects seeking to employ imaging
• Support imaging in research projects via internal resources and external collaborations to support Novo Nordisk drug projects within all indications
• Build and maintain a global external imaging network for Novo Nordisk
• Represent Novo Nordisk Translational Imaging internally and externally

The position is available in Måløv (Denmark) or Boston (US).

Qualifications
To succeed and thrive in this role, you should have:

• A PhD with 10+ years of extensive work experience in academia, biotech or industry
• Strong expertise in PET radiochemistry and running preclinical and clinical imaging studies from bench to clinic
• Expertise in MRI technologies and analyses
• Extensive experience in innovative molecular imaging technologies
• Prior experience in working with external collaborators (Imaging CROs)

As a person, you possess strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and communicate a strategic vision to various partners across a broad organization. You thrive in a changing and dynamic work environment and have a can-do attitude with the ability to execute a plan and keep deadlines. You are a good team player, who consistently engages in constructive collaborations and values knowledge sharing. Your passion for science and ability to impact and progress projects inspires those around you.

About the Department
Translational Imaging is a newly established department within the Translational Research VP area. The department underscores the commitment to expanding within imaging to support and de-risk projects across our portfolio. In Translational Research, we are committed to identifying biomarkers and generating high-quality biomarker data to guide decision-making in research & development.

Translational Research is part of the Global Translation CVP area, located in Måløv (Greater Copenhagen area) and responsible for the application of translational approaches across all therapy areas in Novo Nordisk. Click here to meet our colleagues and hear more about how we work in Global Translation.

Contact
If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Peter H. Larsen, Head of Translational Imaging, at +45 34482610.

Deadline
6 October 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

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.