Are you passionate about drug discovery and early innovation at the interface between technology and biology? Are you motivated to lead and grow both individuals and teams? 
 
If so, you could be the new leader of Peptide Discovery at Novo Nordisk in Måløv, DK. Join us today and contribute to Novo Nordisk’s mission of improving lives through innovative pharmaceutical solutions. 
 
The position 
You will lead a team dedicated to early technology innovation and project ideation. The department works with peptides across all Novo Nordisk therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on agonistic peptides within incretin and amylin biology.  
 
Your responsibilities include: 

Cultivating a motivating and empowering work environment, focusing on individual development and accountability  Co-developing a future-ready setup for ideation and technology development in the peptide modality space  Overseeing and prioritizing resources in cross-portfolio projects from ideation to pre-clinical stages  Ensuring and supporting optimal cross-functional collaboration across the organization 

 
We provide an inspiring and ambitious work environment where you can feel empowered to challenge the status quo and experiment with new ways of working, culture, and development of the area and employees. 
 
Qualifications 
You let your passion for science and drug discovery shine, naturally setting strategic directions and business targets for the department. You are a cultural role model who leads by example to ensure a sustainable and engaging working environment.  
 
To thrive and succeed in the role, we expect you to have: 

A Ph.D. in life sciences (or alternatively a master’s degree with relevant industrial research experience)  At least 5 years of relevant industrial experience within early drug discovery and ideation  A talent for driving and fostering innovation with close alignment to business strategies and objectives 

 
We see people as our most important asset to achieve success and therefore expect you to have a genuine interest in people leadership. While people leadership experience is not a prerequisite for the position, it would be considered an advantage. 
 
As a person, you: 

Understand the importance of leading and supporting people to deliver at their best  Quickly build trust and have a natural ability to build relationships and influence others  Have a high level of personal engagement, drive, independence, and integrity  Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with resilience in the face of challenges, setbacks and ambiguity, serving as a source of strength and inspiration for the team and your peers while providing support and encouragement 

 
About the department 
The department consists of ten highly skilled employees, seven scientists at various levels and three experienced laboratory technicians. The department was formed recently with the ambition to further strengthen the technological impact on the early project portfolio. Therefore, you will be instrumental in ensuring the success of this new department, fostering an environment where people thrive and excel. 
 
Peptide Discovery is anchored within the CVP area Peptide Research, which is responsible for the peptide modality across all therapy areas from idea to FHD. 
Peptide Research is part of the SVP area Therapeutics Discovery & Accelerated Execution (TDAE), which falls under Research and Early Development (R&ED) 
 
Working at Novo Nordisk 
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence, without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop: we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 
 
Contact  
For further information, please contact Camilla Kaas Frich at +45 3079 4973 
 
Deadline  
18 May 2025. 
 
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 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.