<div id="tor__flistingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__flistingLayout_content"> Toxicology Development Projects Måløv, Denmark Are you passionate about advancing innovative therapeutics into the clinic? Do you thrive in a scientifically complex and collaborative environment where your expertise contributes directly to drug development? Join our non-clinical safety organization and help shape the future of safe and effective medicines. Your new role As a Senior Scientist, you will support our research and development portfolio by delivering non-clinical safety data required to enable clinical testing of new drug candidates. You will work in close collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams, contract research organizations (CROs), and global stakeholders to ensure high-quality and scientifically robust outcomes. Your main responsibilities will include: <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Designing, overseeing, monitoring, and interpreting outsourced non-GLP and GLP toxicology and/or safety pharmacology studies</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Collaborating closely with CRO study directors, principal investigators, and non-clinical project teams</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Evaluating, communicating, and risk assessing non-clinical safety data to support project decisions and regulatory interactions</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Authoring and contributing to regulatory documentation</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ensuring scientifically sound, fit-for-purpose, and efficient non-clinical development programs aligned with regulatory expectations and project needs</li> </ul> In addition, you will contribute to implementing new ways of working, including digitalization initiatives and optimization of operational processes. Your new department You will join a highly collaborative and science-driven non-clinical safety organization. The department consists of two toxicology teams of approximately 15 scientists each, working closely together to support the full Novo Nordisk pipeline across a broad range of therapeutic areas and modalities, including peptides, proteins, small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, and emerging technologies. The department is responsible for non-clinical safety assessment activities, supporting projects from early research through First-in-Human clinical trials and all the way to marketing submission. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines, including DMPK, pathology, translational sciences, bioanalysis, and project management. All studies are conducted externally by CROs in close scientific collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. We place strong emphasis on scientific quality, operational efficiency, innovation, animal welfare, and implementation of novel approaches and digital solutions to optimize our ways of working. The working environment is characterized by openness, collaboration, and scientific ambition, offering strong opportunities for professional growth and influence. The position is based in Måløv, and on-site presence is expected. Your skills and qualifications We are looking for a collaborative and curious scientist who thrives in a dynamic project environment and enjoys balancing scientific quality with speed and innovation. You hold a veterinary or life sciences degree, providing a strong understanding of physiology, pharmacology, and toxicology. A PhD in a relevant discipline will be considered an advantage. In addition, you bring: <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience in non-clinical toxicology and/or safety pharmacology</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Expertise in toxicology study design, conduct, and interpretation</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of pharmaceutical drug discovery and development</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ability to interpret and clearly present complex scientific data</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Interest in digitalization and the application of AI</li> </ul> As a person, you are curious, self-driven, and quality oriented. You are proactive and engaged, with a positive attitude towards new ideas and collaboration. You work in a structured manner, take ownership of your tasks, and enjoy working in teams, sharing knowledge, and building strong networks. You also possess strong communication skills. Working at Novo Nordisk Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations. What we offer There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience. Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy <a style="color:black" title="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html" href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html">here</a> Contact For further information about the position, please contact Director Julie Mangor at +45 3075 7879 or Director Anna Ollerstam at +45 3075 0022. Deadline 2nd August 2026 </div> </div> We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Senior Scientist Toxicology/Safety Pharmacology(2 year temporary position) (Måløv, Capital Region of Denmark, DK) @ novonord

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